Desi Today Magazine
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is requesting public assistance to further its ongoing investigation of a shooting death in Burnaby, B.C.
On January 19, 2020 at around 6:30 p.m., the Burnaby RCMP responded to reports of a shooting at the Chevron gas station at 4487 Canada Way. A man, now identified as 28-year-old Julian Johnson, was found at the scene with gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. A black Nissan Rogue was identified as a suspect vehicle from the gas station and was last seen eastbound on Highway 1. Later in the evening, the Langley RCMP received a call of a vehicle fire in the area of 206A Street and 73B Avenue. The burnt vehicle is believed to be the Nissan Rogue from the earlier shooting in Burnaby.
IHIT is working closely with the Burnaby RCMP, the Langley RCMP, the Integrated Forensic Identification Services and the B.C. Coroners Service to gather evidence. An extensive neighbourhood canvass for video surveillance footage and witnesses is underway in both Burnaby and Langley. IHIT is asking for dash cam video from anyone who was travelling in the following locations and time periods:
- Highway 1 between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Area of 206A Street and 73B Avenue in Langley between 9:15 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Julian Johnson was known to police and his homicide is believed to be a targeted incident that is linked to the ongoing Lower Mainland gang conflict.
“This was a brazen shooting in a public place and we are relieved no one else was hurt,” says Sergeant Frank Jang of IHIT. “Significant progress is being made in these early stages. Our investigators are pursuing several leads and we need everyone with information to contact us so we can maintain the momentum on this fast-moving investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551- IHIT (4448), or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
