Police investigating shooting near park in Langley, B.C.

A shooting in broad daylight Monday in Langley sent a 48-year-old man to hospital.

Police are investigating a series of shots that were reportedly fired near a park in Langley, B.C., Monday evening.

According to a release issued by Langley RCMP, Mounties were called to a report of shots being fired around Willoughby Way and 200 Street, near Meadows Edge Park, at around 5:32 p.m.

Attending officers “located evidence consistent with a shooting,” and a 48-year-old man was taken to hospital for “further assessment,” police said.

Sgt. Zynal Sharoom said the investigation is still in its early stages and a motive behind the incident is still to be determined.

Anyone with any relevant information, including dash cam video taken in the area between 5:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., is asked to contact the Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 and quote file number 25-21567.

Motorists are advised to expect road closures and delays in the area.