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Aug 13, 2025 5:12 PM - Connect Newsroom

IHIT deployed to fatal shooting

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The area surrounding both scenes will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time.(Photo - The Canadian Press)

Ridge Meadows RCMP is currently on scene following a shooting in the area of 246 Street and 124 Avenue in Maple Ridge that has left one man deceased.

On August 13, 2025, at approximately 12:22 a.m., Ridge Meadows RCMP received the report of a shooting near 246 Street and 124 Avenue. Police located an unresponsive victim with apparent gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in the 24000-block of Dewdney Trunk Road. Despite life saving measures the individual did not survive.

The area surrounding both scenes will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and will be working in partnership with Ridge Meadows RCMP.

Police are currently in the evidence gathering phase; no further information will be provided at this time. IHIT has assumed conduct of the investigation, and any further details will be provided by the IHIT Media Relations Officer.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT information line 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Additionally if you have dash camera or CCTV from either area please contact IHIT.

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