An Edmonton man known to police has been identified as the victim of a gang-related shooting in 91原创.
A statement issued by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) on Monday identified the dead man as 38-year-old Johnathan Hebrada-Walters, from the Alberta city.
鈥淢r. Hebrada-Walters was known to police and initial information indicates that this shooting was a targeted event, linked to the ongoing BC gang conflict.鈥
The surviving victim, whose name is not being released, was also known to police, IHIT said.
Around 6:30 p.m., 91原创 RCMP responded to shots fired in the area of 196 Street and 84 Avenue.
First responders located two men suffering from gun-shot wounds.
Despite life saving measures including CPR, Hebrada succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The other victim was expected to survive.
91原创 RCMP remained at the scene of a fatal gang-related shooting near 196 St. and 84 Ave. Sunday morning. One person died and another was wounded Saturday. Homicide investigators have taken charge of the investigation.
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The area was secured and a neighbourhood sweep was launched.
Homicide investigators were canvassing for CCTV, dash cam, and witnesses.
Initial reports said one male was located in a stopped car at 208 Street near 80 Avenue with gunshot injuries and was rushed to hospital.
Shortly after, another reported shooting was called in at 84 Avenue and 196 Street, where emergency crews located Hebrada, who did not survive.
This investigation continues to unfold,鈥 said Staff Sgt. David Lee of IHIT.
"We are in contact with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC (CFSEU-BC) as well as policing partners in Alberta to determine how these victims are linked to one another.
If anyone has CCTV or dash cam in the area of 196 Street and 84 Avenue between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 21, they are being asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at: ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.