Dear Editor,
Re: “Gang shots spark question”, Letters Aug. 26.
As a frequent user of Richmond public parks, I’m astounded that the Richmond RCMP let 40 hours slip by before releasing any information about the recent shooting incident at Dover Park — or even acknowledging a shooting took place at all.
Oh, yes, citizens were asked to “remain vigilant,” and to report anything suspicious, but without any context whatsoever to accompany the request.
Remain vigilant for what? What constitutes “suspicious?” Is it that car that you’ve never seen before parked on a public street? Could it be that elderly lady pulling a shopping cart just a little too slowly across Westminster Hwy? Or maybe it’s that neighbourhood kid walking down your street wearing a dark hoodie?
Just so we can all remain up to date, perhaps the Richmond RCMP should maintain a public website listing all major police incidents — including, of course, a 40-hour time lag.
Rob Scott
Richmond
