Coquitlam RCMP seeks shooting suspect and vehicle

Police investigate a shooting in Coquitlam, B.C. on Wednesday May 17th, 2023. (Sarah Chew, CityNews Image)

By Emily Marsten

Posted May 21, 2023 9:38 am.

Last Updated May 21, 2023 9:40 am.

Mounties in Coquitlam are asking for help finding a suspect and vehicle in connection with a shooting that left one man critically hurt on Wednesday.

The Coquitlam RCMP says investigators believe a suspect drove away in a stolen grey 2022 Honda Civic Touring. About twenty minutes after the shooting, the vehicle was found near Cape Horn Avenue and United Blvd. “engulfed in flames,” Mounties note.

“We are asking anyone who may have seen the suspect or suspect vehicle, to contact our investigators,” Sgt. Karrie Ellis explained.

“We are asking anyone who may have residential or dash camera video in the area of Cape Horn Avenue and United Boulevard in Coquitlam from Wednesday, May 17, 2023 between 7:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. to contact the Coquitlam RCMP.”

Read more: Coquitlam shooting in Burke Mountain area leaves one injured: RCMP

This comes after officers were called to a shopping plaza at David Avenue and Coast Meridian Road around 8 p.m. on May 17.

When officers showed up, they found a 37-year-old man with “life-threatening” bullet wounds and gave on-site first aid before transporting him to the hospital.

“This was a targeted incident in a highly populated area,” Ellis added.

“We are thankful that no one else was injured during this brazen early-evening shooting.”

Mounties are asking anyone with information or dash cam footage to call investigators at 604-945-1550, and quote file number 2023-12669.

With files from James Paracy and Mike Gazzola 

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