The RCMP’s┬аhomicide unit is investigating after┬аfour people were found dead at a Richmond, B.C., house on Tuesday.
Richmond RCMP said its┬аofficers were called to the 4500-block of Garden City Road late Tuesday night.
They found four people dead inside the home, according to a statement.
Police believe the victims┬аwere┬аlikely shot and killed on Monday┬аaround 7 p.m. PT.
Investigators said initial evidence┬аshowed it was “a targeted shooting,” but police do not believe the homicides are connected to Lower Mainland gang violence.
Officers also believe the victims knew each other.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation┬аTeam (IHIT) was subsequently called in.
Images from the scene show a house┬аbehind police tape and the road closed, with several police vehicles parked in front and behind the property.
No further details have been released. Police say there┬аdoes not appear to be any┬аrisk to the public.
“It is a traumatic incident the community is waking up to,” IHIT Sgt.┬аDavid Lee said┬аin a statement.
“Our investigators are scouring the area looking for information as this event unfolds. We hope to provide the community with answers soon.”
A social media post from IHIT┬аearly Wednesday said┬аthe scene had┬аbeen secured and the investigation is still in the early stages.
IHIT DEPLOYED TO RICHMOND<br>The scene is secured. Investigation in early stages. <a href=”https://t.co/7jbbWWWOBM”>https://t.co/7jbbWWWOBM</a> <a href=”https://t.co/wENec3c9Pm”>pic.twitter.com/wENec3c9Pm</a>
—@HomicideTeam
Homicide investigators are looking for witnesses who were in the area of Garden City Road near Odlin and Leslie Road on Monday. Anyone who┬аsaw or heard anything suspicious is asked to contact IHIT.
People who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477.
