The Maple Ridge RCMP swiftly responded to reports of gunfire on Tuesday evening, with officers converging near Lougheed Highway close to Carshill Street. Despite the initial alert, limited details have been disclosed by the authorities.
Eyewitnesses captured photos that captured a tense scene, showcasing multiple officers in a trailer park, alongside emergency responders brandishing weapons. The vicinity was abuzz with emergency vehicles parked near a local hotel, and a helicopter circling overhead. It remains uncertain whether these additional assets were linked to the reported gun-related incident.
Efforts to gather more insights from the RCMP and BC Emergency Health Services are underway to shed light on the events that transpired.
In a parallel development, reports indicate that law enforcement were summoned to address a separate “serious incident” in the vicinity of 287 Street and 112 Avenue simultaneously.