Homicide investigators identify victim of Langley, B.C., shooting

Homicide investigators have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Langley, B.C., on Saturday.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said that it wasnotified of gunshots in the area of 196 Street and 84 Avenue around 6p.m. PT on Saturday.

Police say that 38-year-old Johnathan Hebrada-Waltersof Edmonton died after the shooting near Willoughby.

Investigators said in a statement that Hebrada-Walters was known to police, and the shooting is likely linked to the ongoing B.C. gang conflict.

A second victim was located nearby, at the intersection of 208 Street and 78 Avenue. Police say he suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting.

"This investigation continues to unfold," said Staff Sgt. David Lee in the statement.

"We are in contact with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. (CFSEU-BC) as well as policing partners in Alberta to determine how these victims are linked to one another."

Officials are asking anyone with dashcam or CCTV footageof the two areas where the victims were found between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT on Saturday to contact investigators at 1-877-551-4448.