Homicide investigators say the suspect in a double homicide in Chilliwack is still at large and is considered “armed and dangerous.”
The Lower Mainland Integrated Homicide Squad has taken over the investigation into a triple shooting that happened at a home on McNaught Road Thursday morning.
Firefighters from the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Squad were called to the 9700 block of the street around 11 a.m., according to a statement from IHIT.
When officers arrived, they found one woman already dead and a second woman in critical condition. She was airlifted to Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, where she died of her injuries.
A third person was injured in the shooting – a man who received medical attention on the spot.
Investigators said the suspect is 50-year-old Eric John Shestalo, who was last seen driving a red 1990 YJ Jeep. The vehicle “appears to have a yellow front end” and may have license plate number MT981W, IHIT said in a statement.
The team said Shestalo is considered armed and dangerous and advised anyone who sees him not to approach and call 911 immediately.
Police describe Sixtalo as a white male, 5’9″ tall and weighing 176 pounds. He was last seen wearing black pants, a black jacket and a black hat with an orange brim.
Investigators said they believe Shestalo knew the victims and the shooting was targeted.
“Officers are working to locate Mr. Shestalo, as well as any witnesses to this devastating incident,” said IHIT spokesman Sgt. Timothy Pierotti, in the statement.
“We are appealing for anyone with information, CCTV footage or home security footage to come forward and speak to police as soon as possible.”
A mother and daughter, who asked not to be named, told CTV News they were home at the time of the shooting.
“It’s scary and unexpected that you don’t think it would ever happen in your neighborhood,” the mother said.
“It was right next to us too, the house next to us, at first I thought it was a loud bang or something, but then I ran upstairs and there were screams,” her daughter added.
They said that a large family lives in the house where the shooting took place.
It is not yet known if their parents are victims.
IHIT said it is particularly interested in speaking with witnesses who were traveling in the 9700 block of McNaught Road between 9 a.m. and noon. Information on the case can be provided by phone at 877-551-4448 or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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