The victim of a shooting in Metro Vancouver’s second-largest city has been identified by homicide investigators as 20-year-old Jayden Prasad of Surrey, B.C.
According to the RCMP, Prasad had a prior record with the police. The initial investigation indicates that the shooting was a deliberate act and linked to the ongoing gang conflict in the Lower Mainland.
According to police, Prasad’s name has been made public as part of their efforts to establish a timeline leading up to his murder.
According to a news release by Cpl. Sukhi Dhesi of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), the incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. in the parking lot of a convenience store. The Cpl. expressed concern over the lack of regard for public safety in communities.
In Surrey, a violent Sunday night unfolded as the Mounties were called to a parking lot in the 14800-block of 108 Avenue at around 8 p.m. The reason for the call was a shooting incident, and upon arrival, the authorities discovered two victims who had sustained gunshot wounds.
According to the RCMP, one victim has been discharged from the hospital after sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, Prasad was unable to be saved.
According to the police, a vehicle that could potentially be linked to the shooting was discovered in Langley. The vehicle showed signs of an attempted arson, as per the authorities.
Authorities are urging individuals who possess dashcam footage or security cameras in the vicinity of the shooting that occurred between 7:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on May 2 to come forward and provide it to investigators.
Authorities are requesting any available footage from the public that was captured on the evening of the incident in the vicinity of 200 Street and 36 Avenue in Langley, between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
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