Richmond RCMP are investigating a shooting outside a Bridgeport Road business Wednesday evening that left a man with life threatening injuries.
Police were called to 11200 block of Bridgeport Road just after 6:30 p.m. following a report of gunshots being fired.
RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Stephanie Ashton said the victim was outside Ace Tile and Stone when he was hit once, but was able to cross the street following the gunfire and seek help from employees at a neighbouring business.
The victim’s identity has not been released. Police investigators are waiting for his condition to stabilize so they can interview him, Ashton said.
While it has not been officially confirmed as a targeted shooting, Ashton said it does not appear to be a random incident.
Traffic along the street between Shell and Simpson roads was shut down as police began their investigation.
Since traffic in the are was busy at the time, police are asking for the public’s help in providing any witness accounts by calling the Richmond RCMP detachment at 604-278-1212, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
