Suspect arrested in Maple Ridge shooting Tuesday evening

MAPLE RIDGE — Police say a suspect known to police has been arrested in relation to a recent shooting in Maple Ridge earlier this week.

On Tuesday evening, July 21, police were called to the 21600 block of Lougheed Highway for a report of shots fired and found a 32-year-old male victim suffering from serious injuries.

RCMP have since taken a 44-year-old man into custody without incident on Thursday.

The victim remains in hospital in stable condition.

Investigators have confirmed that the incident started from a fight between the alleged suspect and the victim, who both knew each other, and there is no risk to the public at this time.

The investigation is ongoing. Updates will be provided as they become available.