Another Indo-Canadian man has been shot dead Saturday afternoon but police are not sure if it is linked to the lower mainland gang conflict as the dead man did not have a criminal record. Police have identified the victim as 41-year-old Darr Khunkhun from Maple Ridge. They said Khunkhun does not have a criminal record and the shooting appears to be targeted.

By R. Paul Dhillon – Editor DESIBUZZCanada

MAPLE RIDGE – Another Indo-Canadian man has been shot dead Saturday afternoon but police are not sure if it is linked to the lower mainland gang conflict as the dead man did not have a criminal record.

Police have identified the victim as 41-year-old Darr Khunkhun from Maple Ridge. They said Khunkhun does not have a criminal record and the shooting appears to be targeted.

The investigation has been taken over by Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), which released the name of the victim and photos of the suspect vehicle in Saturday's shooting in Maple Ridge. 

On April 9, at around 4:30 p.m., Ridge Meadows RCMP responded to shots fired at a parking lot near a gym at 22600-block of Lougheed Highway. First responders arrived and found Khunkhun suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics rendered treatment; however, he was pronounced deceased at scene. IHIT was called in to investigate.

Police are seeking to identify potential witnesses in Khunkhun’s killing but its connection to the Lower Mainland gang conflict remains to be determined. IHIT is engaged in intelligence and information sharing with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC) to determine if this shooting is connected to ongoing gang activity.

IHIT is working in partnership with the Ridge Meadows RCMP, the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS), and the BC Coroners Service. The investigation is at its initial stages. Video canvassing is progressing as is the collection of forensic evidence.

Homicide investigators have identified a suspect vehicle seen leaving the parking lot. The vehicle is described as a newer model red Honda 4-door sedan with a sun roof. Anyone who has seen this vehicle is being asked to call IHIT. Images of the vehicle have been provided for identification. Homicide investigators are also seeking dash-cam and video footage in the area of 226 Street and Lougheed Hwy on April 9 at around 4:30 p.m.

 “We are seeking this vehicle and its occupants, but warn you to not approach them,” said Sergeant David Lee of IHIT, “if you think you’ve seen this vehicle driving or parked, call the police.”