IHIT investigating the shooting of Johnathan Hebrada-Walters

Langley, Integrated Homicide Investigation Team

2024-09-23 14:15 PDT

File # 2024-1092

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has identified the victim of shooting that occurred on September 21, 2024, in the Township of Langley, near Willoughby.

Background:

On September 21, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Langley RCMP responded to shots fired in the area of 196 Street and 84 Avenue, Langley. Responding officers located two men suffering from gun-shot wounds. One of the victims succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The other victim, located at 208 Street and 78 Avenue, was taken to hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continues to investigate.

Update:

Forensic examinations at both scenes have been completed and homicide investigators continue to canvass for CCTV footage and witnesses. In order to further advance the investigation, IHIT is identifying the deceased victim as 38-year-old Johnathan Hebrada-Walters, from Edmonton, Alberta. Mr. Hebrada-Walters was known to police and initial information indicates that this shooting was a targeted event, linked to the ongoing BC gang conflict. The surviving victim, whose name is not being released, was also known to police.

This investigation continues to unfold, says Staff Sergeant 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.

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IHIT is asking for anyone with CCTV or dashcam in the areas of 196 Street / 84 Avenue and 208 Street / 78 Avenue, between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on September 21, to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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