1 man dead in Langley shooting, believed to be targeted

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is now confirming they are investigating a fatal shooting in Langley overnight.

It is believed to be targeted.

It happened at around 11 p.m. Thursday at a home near 204th Street and 82nd Avenue.

A young mother who lives in the complex is claiming to have seen the situation in the backyard behind her home says a man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died.

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IHIT identified the victim as 21-year-old Abbotsford resident Dai Duong Duong.

Police said he was known to police and associated with gang activity.

Police believe Duong’s murder was linked to other gang violence in the Lower Mainland.

“There are people who knew Mr. Duong that may have information that could help us solve his murder,” IHIT spokesman Cpl. Frank Jang said in a news release.

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“I urge these individuals to come forward and speak with IHIT.”