Police seek witnesses to Saturday’s shooting in Maple Ridge

A Maple Ridge house was shot up and two vehicles set on fire on Saturday, Feb. 7, and police investigators are reviewing videos and looking for more witnesses, to identify suspects or suspect vehicles.

Nobody was injured in the shooting, which happened at approximately 4:45 a.m. Ridge Meadows RCMP responded to a report of shots fired and burning vehicles in the 12700 block of 227B Street.

Officers arrived to find two vehicles on fire in the driveway of a residence in the area, along with evidence of shots being fired at the residence – apparent bullet holes could be seen in the windows, and there were shell casings from a firearm in the street.

The occupants of the residence were promptly evacuated, and Maple Ridge Fire and Rescue extinguished the burning SUV and pickup. No injuries were sustained by any of the occupants of the home.

Neighbours reported they heard at least seven shots.

Ridge Meadows RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit has conduct of the investigation, which is ongoing and in the early stages, said police on Monday morning.

Asked whether the incident is related to extortion shootings in the region, police responded that all avenues of investigation are being explored, and officers are not ruling anything out at this time.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251 and quote file 2026-2635.