Surrey man charged in connection with 2021 daytime shooting in Coquitlam

A 26-year-old man has been charged with multiple firearms offences in connection with a daytime shooting in Coquitlam, B.C., last spring.

The victim was found with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds around North Road and Clarke Road shortly after 5:30 p.m. on March 31, 2021. RCMP said the shooting occurred after an “altercation” between two men.

The suspect, a Surrey man, remains in custody, police said in a Thursday news release.

“This shooting occurred on a busy street during the day in the middle of the week, which shows a complete disregard for public safety,” Cpl. Alexa Hodgins said in the release.

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“Our investigators recognize the importance of following the evidence in each case, and identifying those responsible to ensure that they can be brought before the courts.”

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The 26-year-old has been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, discharging a firearm intending to wound or disfigure, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm against an order.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2021-8323.