A 20-year-old male was found suffering from gunshot wounds in east Richmond late Monday night, according to Richmond RCMP.
The incident took place around the parking lot of a plywood company in the 13000 block of Vulcan Way.
The man was taken to hospital and released on Tuesday, according to Cpl. Dennis Hwang.
“We are very thankful that no one else was injured in this incident. The Richmond RCMP Serious Crimes Unit has taken custody of this investigation. Our officers will continue to work with the victim in an attempt to gain his cooperation. He is known to police and we believe this was a targeted incident,” said Hwang.
Witnesses told Global News BC two people in a stolen car opened fire on the man around 11:30 p.m.
The man was apparently shot three times in his upper body.
Hwang said the suspect(s) fled the scene in a silver vehicle. He said investigators believe the vehicle was subsequently set ablaze in a farm field, a short distance from the parking lot.
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward via the anonymous Crime Stoppers phone line, 1-800-222-8477, or Richmond RCMP detachment line, 604-278-1212.
