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RCMP investigating after shots fired in residential Richmond, B.C. neighbourhood

FILE. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

RCMP are investigating after gunfire erupted in a residential neighbourhood in east Richmond, B.C., Thursday afternoon.

Mounties were called to the area of Fraserbank Place around 2 p.m., according to an RCMP media release.

Police say a dark-coloured pickup truck was spotted fleeing the scene, and that RCMP in Surrey have located an abandoned vehicle they suspect was involved.

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Police believe the incident was targeted. There were no reports of injuries.

Mounties said access to the area may be limited as officers searched for evidence.

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Anyone with information or video shot in the neighbourhood around the time of the shooting is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212.

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