Maple Ridge community rattled after shots fired, cars set ablaze at suburban home

Police are investigating two vehicle fires on a Maple Ridge driveway and gunshots fired at a home.

According to residents, the incident occurred on Saturday morning, around 4:30 a.m., close to 227 B Street.

“I heard three big bangs. I thought it was maybe fireworks going off. It was really strange,” said Rachel, one resident.

Charred remnants of the cars were scraped away as police officers searched the area for evidence to help them determine who pulled the trigger that fired at least two bullets into the home.

People familiar with the occupants of the home told The Leader Spirit. The bullets hit a child’s bedroom, with neighbours expressing disbelief that an incident like this could take place on their sleepy suburban Street.

“It has been so quiet for so long, we didn’t expect anything like this to happen. And when I did hear the noises, I had no clue,” resident Rachel said.

“People who are across the street and around us are very on edge.”

Police did not release any information yet

Police have yet to release any details on their investigation.

Residents told The Leader Spirit that they heard somewhere between two and six shots.

“It just makes no sense. I feel like maybe ‘did you get the wrong Street,’” Rachel added.

Other neighbours explain that the family living at the targeted house is quiet and well-liked.

They added that, while the community gathered around the burning cars, members of the family were distraught, saying they had no idea why this was happening.

It’s still not clear whether there were any injuries as a result of the incident.