The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has confirmed the man who was shot and killed in Mission Wednesday night was previously known to police.
Varinderpal Gill, 19, was found with gunshot wounds in a truck parked at the Junction Shopping Centre, located at 32555 London Ave.
Gill was pronounced dead by emergency services.
The 19-year-old was previously the subject of a warning from Abbotsford police in August, which said he poses a risk to the community.
If people saw him, they were asked to stay away and call 911.
“This has all the hallmarks of a targeted hit, a gangland hit, ” said Cpl. Frank Jang of IHIT.
“They targeted him for death.”
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At 1:14 a.m. Thursday, Abbotsford police were then notified of a burning SUV near Bateman Road and Wright Street, and investigators believe this vehicle is connected to the shooting.
“This was a brazen shooting in a busy shopping complex and those responsible showed absolutely no regard for human life.”
“Fortunately, no one else was hurt from this incident,” Jang said in a release Thursday. “We are releasing Mr. Gill’s name in an effort to determine his activities and who he may have had contact with prior to his death.”
One person has been arrested but no one has been charged in the case at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551- IHIT (4448), or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
IHIT is holding a press conference at 11:15 a.m. Thursday. You can watch it live above.
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