A young Vancouver man awaiting trial on drug trafficking charges was shot to death in Richmond Monday night.
Calvin Chi Hang Zhao, 21, was killed just before 9:30 p.m. in the 7000-block of Ash Street.
He was found sitting in a black Jeep sports utility vehicle, Integrated Homicide Investigation Team Cpl. Meghan Foster said.
“The male victim died as a result of his injuries at scene,” she said. “It is early in the investigation, and while investigators work to determine the motive for the shooting, it appears the homicide was targeted.”
Investigators are looking for a white sport utility vehicle seen fleeing the scene of the shooting. Police will provide more details of the suspect vehicle when they confirm its make and model.
Said Foster: “The selfish act of homicide is one that puts the public at risk, and creates an elevated level of concern for police. For this reason, we need those who have information, to come forward and contact us”.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT at 1-877-551-4448 or by ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Zhao was charged in September 2015 with possession for the purpose of trafficking, resisting arrest and flight from a peace officer. He was due in Vancouver Provincial Court on Jan. 13 for a pre-trial conference. And he was also still before the courts on a July 2015 charge of possession of a controlled substance. That case was due back in court in February.
