Delta police are investigating what they are calling a targeted shooting in North Delta Friday night.
At approximately 9:45 p.m. May 4, DPD responded to a call about shots being fired in the 8800 block of Delvista Drive.
When police arrived they located two victims who had been shot. They received non-life threatening injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.
A number of police resources were called into the area, including the Lower Mainland District Police Dog Services, however, the male suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival and was not located. No description of the suspect is available.
“It’s early in the investigation, but we believe this is a targeted incident, related to a previous dispute,” said DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf. “It is not believed to be associated to gang activity.”
Leykauf said another police incident that occurred the same evening in the 95th Ave block of 120th Street, is not related to the matter on Delvista Drive, and is under the jurisdiction of Surrey RCMP.
“We understand events of this nature are very concerning to the community. Our officers want to thank residents in that neighbourhood for their cooperation with police. We continue to work hard to advance this investigation,” added Leykauf.
