The victim, identified as Dilraj Johal, was found with “multiple gunshot wounds” in a condo near Lansdowne Road and Number 3 Road in Richmond. He has since died of his injuries. A man was also shot in Coquitlam Saturday night but police have not said whether that is also connected to the ongoing gang conflict. On Thursday, 29-year-old Anees Mohammed was killed at Richmond’s Steveston Community Park, one day after 24-year-old Gary Kang was shot at his home in Surrey.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

RICHMOND – Police had warned of a gang war following the murder of high profile gangster Gary Kang and since his murder last week, two men are dead in Richmond, with the latest gunned down at approximately 11:50 PM on Saturday, January 9.

Richmond RCMP and Emergency Health Services were called to a residence in the 8100 block of Lansdowne Road, where a male in his 20’s had apparently suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

 The victim, identified as Dilraj Johal, was found with “multiple gunshot wounds” in a condo near Lansdowne Road and Number 3 Road in Richmond. He has since died to his injuries. 

A man was also shot in Coquitlam Saturday night but police have not said whether that is also connected to the ongoing gang conflict.

On Thursday, 29-year-old Anees Mohammed man was killed at Richmond’s Steveston Community Park, one day after 24-year-old Gary Kang was shot at his home in Surrey.

It’s no secret that IHIT has had an eventful past two weeks, and our investigators are working long hours,” said Insp. Michelle Tansey with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team at a news conference Sunday. 

“IHIT has had similar situations in our history. Where we have faced several homicides in quick succession section related to gang conflicts. These are challenging times, but we are up to the task.”

Tansey said IHIT is working with Mounties, and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, which is the province’s anti-gang squad to “mitigate further violence.”

Speaking for the CFSEU, Assistant Commissioner Michael LeSage decried the spate of deadly violence.

“At times, it seems that some have lost the understanding of the value of life. Three families in three nights, have come to grips with losing a loved one. It seems likely more families will be impacted as this trend continues,” he said.

“Losing young men and women in our community is a tragedy and needs to stop. We all have to work together to put an end to these senseless killings.”

He urged anyone who is involved with gangs or who has information to come forward.

“We have great support from the public. But this goes but it goes beyond that. People have information. Gang members are enabled, hidden, and encouraged. If you do not come forward, more people will get hurt and die, even innocent people caught in the crossfire,” he said.

“To those of you to those involved in gangs right now, I say this to you: One person has been killed. This means you as someone who is involved in gang activity are possibly a victim. Now it is time for you to make good choices and get out of it, while you can.”

 The Coquitlam shooting took place early Sunday morning at approximately 01:03am.

 Coquitlam RCMP responded to a shooting call in the 1400 block of Kingston St. Upon arrival, officers located one male victim who sustained wounds from being shot. Multiple suspects were seen fleeing the area in a vehicle. Shortly afterwards, officers located a car on fire in the 3500 block of Gislason Ave and is believed to be connected. 

The victim was taken to hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. It is unclear whether there is any connection to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict. Evidence is currently being gathered and assessed with aim to further the investigation and identify those involved. 

Anyone with information, dash cam video or CCTV video are asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file 2021-820.