Couple In A Jeep Gunned Down Early Friday Morning In Langley!
Although his name has not been released, Punjabi media sources has identified him as Sehaj Sidhu, who was 18 or 19-years of age.The dead man was found near the intersection of Gladwin and Huntingdon roads after officers responded to reports of shots fired at about 6 p.m., an Abbotsford police press release said.
ABBOTSFORD – A Thursday evening shooting in Abbotsford has left one man Indo-Canadian teen dead, according to police.
Although his name has not been released, Punjabi media sources has identified him as Sehaj Sidhu, who was 18 or 19-years of age.
The dead man was found near the intersection of Gladwin and Huntingdon roads after officers responded to reports of shots fired at about 6 p.m., an Abbotsford police press release said.
A witness at the scene said her husband heard six or seven shots before emergency responders arrived. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case, and says the shooting is believed to be targeted.
Several emergency vehicles, including cruisers and ambulances, could be seen in the area of Huntingdon and Gladwin roads after 6 p.m. The RCMP’s Air One helicopter could be seen flying over the area.
Paramedics arrived to find a man lying in the street suffering multiple gunshot wounds. He did not survive. Another man who was shot was rushed to hospital.
A short time later, a burning vehicle could be seen in the area of 60th Avenue and Jackman Road, about 20 minutes from the shooting scene. The fire billowed thick black smoke in the air and was followed by a massive explosion.
The fire also ignited the grass before fire crews arrived to extinguish it. No drivers or passengers from the SUV could be seen in the area.
Police have not confirmed whether the incidents are related but vehicle fires have followed some recent shootings in the area.
“Certainly this has the earmark of things that are gang and drug involved. As far as the shooting is concerned, it certainly appears targeted,” said Const. Ian MacDonald.
Later in the evening a man arrived at Abbotsford Regional Hospital with a gunshot wound. An Audi with bullet holes in it was also found abandoned.
Police are now searching for links between the two shooting victims, the SUV fire, and the abandoned car.
“We’re anxious to know those answers as anyone else is. But we just have to move methodically and follow the evidence,” said MacDonald.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call IHIT at 1-877- 551-4448 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477.
Meanwhile, members of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team were on the scene in Langley after a woman and man were killed in what’s believed to be a targeted double murder.
RCMP were called to 232 Street and 64th Avenue around 5:30 a.m. Friday after receiving reports of gunshots.
Police arrived to find a woman and man both suffering gunshot wounds. They could not be saved and both died of their injuries. Their identities have not been released.
Officers used yellow caution tape to close a stretch of 232 Street to traffic, and a Jeep with a smashed windshield and both doors open is behind the roped off area.
A large farm area just east of the Jeep is also behind police tape.
Langley RCMP said the initial phase of the investigation has led them to believe the incident is targeted and the force will be working in conjunction with IHIT.
