Langley police investigating fatal shooting

The RCMP says it is investigating after one person died following a shooting in Langley Friday evening.

Police were called to the area of 53rd Avenue and 200th Street just before 10:30 p.m.

“Frontline officers arrived promptly, located the victim and initiated lifesaving measures,” said Sgt. Zynal Sharoom.

“Despite their efforts, the victim succumbed to their injuries at the scene.”

Officers say the shooting happened while the victim was inside a taxi.

Police are working to identify the victim and determine if there are any connections to the B.C. Gang Conflict.

Mounties say the investigation has also led them a few blocks away from the initial call, to 53A Avenue and 202nd Street.

No further injuries have been reported.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) at 1-877-551-4448 or email [email protected]