Homicide team investigating shooting at University Golf Club near UBC
One victim has died following a shooting at the University Golf Club near UBC.
On Monday, October 17, the RCMP Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) shared more details on the incident where shots were fired by the golf course. One 38-year-old victim was shot and has died. No one else was injured, although there may be witnesses to the incident.
Police have not released the victim’s identity as they work to get in contact with their family.
Now, IHIT wants to hear from anyone who saw anything and from people who were in the area at the time of the shooting who may have dashcam video.
A witness told Daily Hive that their son heard “pops” at around 10:30 am. They assumed it was construction noise until they heard sirens. As they drove to work, they saw close to ten RCMP vehicles and what appeared to be a body in the parking lot of the Golf Club.
A heavy police presence at @UBC University Golf Course, where people are saying that an individual has been shot. Officers from University RCMP and Richmond RCMP are onsite. pic.twitter.com/8v2uE6wp98
— Michael Bateman (@michaelbatema) October 17, 2022
A video posted to social media showed a burning vehicle nearby West 20th Avenue and Camosun Street – about a six-minute drive away from the golf course. At this time, IHIT says they are aware of the vehicle fire and there is not any evidence yet linking the two incidents.
The car in the back alley of W.20th and Crown street. pic.twitter.com/KtzKt3BqM2
— Louis (@loui_xiii) October 17, 2022
The Vancouver Police Department did confirm that the vehicle fire is under investigation, and officers will determine if it is connected to any other incidents.
At 10 a.m., #VPD responded to reports of a car fire near W 21st Avenue and Crown Street. Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services extinguished the fire and there are no reports of injuries. VPD’s Arson Unit will work to determine if the fire is related to any other events. pic.twitter.com/WqYMQbj1bs
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) October 17, 2022
The University says that the incident occurred off campus and that classes are not affected at this time.
The University Golf Club is located at 5185 University Boulevard.
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