Gunfire breaks out in Richmond, B.C. road-rage incident

A traffic dispute in Richmond, B.C., last week escalated to gunfire, RCMP say.

Mounties said the violence broke out just before 6:15 p.m. on Friday in the 5500 block of Hollybridge Way.

According to police, the victim was driving a white Mercedes van near Alderbridge Way and No. 3 Road when the driver of a white Kia cut him off.

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The van driver pulled next to the Kia at the intersection of Alderbridge Way and Lansdowne Road and shouted at the other driver.

Police allege a passenger in the Kia then pulled a gun out and shot at the Mercedes, before fleeing eastbound on Lansdowne Road.

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Mounties said the van driver wasn’t hit by any bullets but suffered minor injuries from shattered glass.

“This was a reckless and brazen act which could have caused serious injury or worse to the victim or any pedestrian or motorist in the area,” Insp. Michael Cohee said in a media release.

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“We will go to every length possible to identify those involved in this grievous criminal act.”

Police are now seeking witnesses or anyone who has video shot in the area between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 or Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.