At least one person killed; no risk to public safety, police say
Members of the Whistler RCMP and B.C.'s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team are investigating after shots were fired in Whistler Village on Sunday afternoon, July 24, leaving two dead and two more in police custody.
Police said investigators are working to determine whether the shootings are linked to a burned-out car found in Whistler earlier on Sunday, and if the incidents are related to ongoing gang conflict. Police said the investigation is in its early stages, with IHIT and other units supporting local investigators. Police ask anyone with information regarding the above file to contact the Whistler RCMP at 604-932-3044, or contact Crime Stoppers online or by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS. IHIT deployed to Whistler. Two victims. More info when it becomes available. pic.twitter.com/gowuLnn8zN
Whistler local Brad Broughton was driving through Squamish on his way to the ferry when he noticed a major police incident surrounding a vehicle on the southbound shoulder of Highway 99, near the Garibaldi Way intersection shortly before 1:30 p.m. 'I was out here just basically looking at some bikes ... and I heard gunshots' The Resort Municipality of Whistler issued an alert via its emergency notification system shortly after 2 p.m. informing residents that a police investigation is underway in the village and asking the public to avoid a delineated area in Skier's Plaza. "There is no danger to the public," the alert read.
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