Shooting victim on life support not likely to survive, say RCMP

Homicide investigators in Chilliwack, B.C., have taken over a policeinvestigation into theshootingof a manin his late 20s.

RCMPsay they responded at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday to a report ofa manwho had been seriously injured near Fletcher Street and Yale Road.

The27-year-oldwas suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital where he remains on life support. Police say heis not expected to survive.

Homicide investigators are are looking intothe circumstances surrounding the shootingand are working withthe RCMP's Serious Crime Unit.

Police say there is no suspect in custodyand no risk to the public, as the shooting appears to have been targeted.

"Our investigators are still looking into whether the victim had any direct connections to gangs or the drug trade," said Const.Harrison Mohr.

Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-4448,or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.