Homicide investigators have now named the victim in hopes of speaking to his associates and other witnesses. Cory William Thomas, 33, has been named as the shooting victim who was killed around 11:40 a.m. Police have identified Corey William Thomas as the victim in Friday’s shooting in Maple Ridge. I HIT Read more: Shooting in Maple Ridge leaves one man dead Story continues below ad Ridge Meadows RCMP said officers were called to 216 Street near Donovan Avenue to reports of shots fired shortly before noon. Officers arrived to find a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of the police and paramedics, he died at the scene. Police investigators now say they believe the shooting is connected to the local drug-trafficking scene, but do not believe it is connected to the ongoing gang conflict in the Lower Mainland. “We are able to confirm that this is an isolated incident,” said Sgt. David Lee said. “We are speaking to witnesses and providing victim support and services to those affected.” 0:3233-year-old man dead after shooting in Maple Ridge 33-year-old man dead after shooting in Maple Ridge Anyone with possible information about the shooting or Thomas is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-4448. Story continues below ad -With files from Global BC’s Simon Little Related News © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
