08-07-2025
Police investigating shooting near park in Langley, B.C.
An RCMP patch is seen on the shoulder of an assistant commissioner, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Police are investigating a series of shots that were reportedly fired near a park in Langley, B.C., Monday evening.
According to a release issued by Langley RCMP, Mounties were called to a report of shots being fired around Willoughby Way and 200 Street, near Meadows Edge Park, at around 5:32 p.m.
Attending officers 'located evidence consistent with a shooting,' and a 48-year-old man was taken to hospital for 'further assessment,' police said.
Sgt. Zynal Sharoom said the investigation is still in its early stages and a motive behind the incident is still to be determined.
Anyone with any relevant information, including dash cam video taken in the area between 5:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., is asked to contact the Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 and quote file number 25-21567.
Motorists are advised to expect road closures and delays in the area.