Mounties are in Southwest Langley this evening, investigating a shooting.
One man has been transported by air ambulance to hospital, after police received reports just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, of apparent gunfire and a gunshot injury in the vicinity of 28 Avenue and 196 Street.
First responders from the Langley RCMP, Township of Langley fire department, and BC Ambulance Services attended the area, and located one individual in medical distress, said Const. Meghan Marsden, media relations officer for the Langley RCMP.
“The individual was promptly transported to a local area hospital via air ambulance with serious injuries,” Marsden said, noting this investigation is in its infancy, and additional details will be made available at a later time.
According to police, the public has no cause for concern.
In the meantime, anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information related to this incident is urged to contact the Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 and quote the file #2026-17218.