New Westminster police say the man shot in Halloween night's targeted shooting in Victoria Hill is in stable condition as he remains in a medically induced coma.
While they have not released an ID, police say the man is 29 years old and he is known to police. Few other details have emerged.
"The motive and any connection to recent gang shootings is not yet clear, however, the way the shooting was orchestrated clearly points to a targeted hit," said Sgt. Gary Weishaar in a press release.
Police were called to the Carlyle highrise at 280 Ross Dr. around 10:15 p.m. Monday night after a report of shots fired. On the scene they found a man in the driver's seat of a late model BMW, suffering from multiple gunshot sounds to his neck, face and upper body.
New Westminster Police Service is currently leading the investigation with assistance from the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit.
Weishaar said Tuesday that, while disconcerting, New Westminster police do not anticipate the city will become a new battleground for organized crime gangs to settle scores.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call the New Westminster Police tip line at 604-529-2430 or remain anonymous and call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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