Man found shot inside car in Maple Ridge last month has died

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal News Man found shot inside car in Maple Ridge last month has died Integrated Homicide Investigation Team takes over file from Maple Ridge RCMP serious crime unit Author of the article: By David Carrigg Published Sep 02, 2026 Last updated 2 hours ago 1 minute read Join the conversation Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT says the agency is taking over the file in Maple Ridge. PHOTO BY ARLEN REDEKOP /PNG Article content A 58-year-old man who was found shot inside a vehicle in Maple Ridge last month has died. Article content As a result, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the investigation from the Maple Ridge RCMP. Article content Article content “We are grateful to the Maple Ridge RCMP serious crime unit, which has been conducting a thorough and robust investigation to date,” said IHIT spokeswoman Sgt. Freda Fong. “With the victim’s death, IHIT investigators are now in a good position to take over conduct of the homicide investigation. Investigators continue to work with the victim’s family and friends to gain an understanding of his activities, relationships and movements leading up to his death.” Article content Police were called to the 11400-block of 236th Street on Aug. 18 shortly after 10 p.m. Upon arrival, police found the man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound inside a vehicle. He was taken to hospital in critical condition, but died on Aug. 31. Article content Fong said police believe the shooting was targeted. Article content Police aren’t identifying the victim, as it will not further the investigation, Fong said. Article content dcarrigg@postmedia.com Article content Article content Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet. Share this article in your social network COMMENTS You must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments. Create an Account Sign in JOIN THE CONVERSATION Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.