Shots reportedly fired in Richmond traffic accident – BC News

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Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage from this area on June 28 in connection with an incident of road rage that resulted in gunfire.

According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of Richmond, shots were allegedly fired from a firearm during a road rage incident on June 28 near Lansdowne Centre.

Shortly before 6:15 p.m., officers were called to the 5500 block of Hollybridge Way near the Richmond Curling Club.

The victim, who was driving a white Mercedes van, told police a white Kia cut him off near Alderbridge Way and No. 3 Road. He then pulled up next to the Kia at the corner of Alderbridge Way and Lansdowne Road and “shouted at the driver,” according to the Richmond RCMP news release.

“According to the victim, the passenger in the Kia responded by allegedly shooting him with a gun. The Kia then drove away and was last seen traveling eastbound on Lansdowne Road.”

The victim was not hit by the bullets, but suffered injuries from the broken glass on the side window of the driveway.

Richmond RCMP said officers found evidence suggesting a shooting after “swarming” the area. Richmond RCMP’s General Investigations Unit is in charge of the investigation, which is still active and ongoing.

“This was a reckless and brazen act that could have caused serious injury or worse to the victim or any pedestrian or motorist in the area,” said Inspector Michael Cohee, who is in charge of investigative services and community engagement for the Richmond RCMP.

Anyone who was in the area between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on June 28, or who has dashcam footage from the area between River Parkway, Alderbridge Way, Lansdowne Road and No. 3 Road, is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and reference case number 2024-20250.

To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca.