North Vancouver RCMP & IHIT investigate the fatal shooting of Milad Rahimi in a Real Canadian Superstore parking lot.

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North Vancouver RCMP responded to a report of multiple shots fired in the parking lot of the Real Canadian Superstore located at 333 Seymour Boulevard on March 11th at approximately 2:45pm.

On arrival police located one adult male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim eas pronounced at the scene. The suspect vehicle has been described as a newer model dark blue Mazda 3 hatchback. 

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken charge of the investigation in partnership with the North Vancouver RCMP. Police said this incident does not appear to be a random act.

Police are in the evidence gathering phase, and are requesting that anyone with information regarding this investigation call the IHIT Information Line at 1‐877‐551‐IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp‐grc.gc.ca.

Update March 13th
The victim has been identified as Milad Rahimi, 34. Police are working together with IHIT, BC Coroners Service and British Columbia’s anti-gang unit, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, on the case. 

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Milad Rahimi,
Photo:IHIT

Det. Cpl. Sukhi Dhesi said “Mr. Rahimi was known to police and his murder has all the markings of a targeted incident.”

North Vancouver Fire Department and North Vancouver RCMP responded to the 300-block of Tempe Crescent, North Vancouver for reports of a car fire on March 13th. It was determined that the vehicle belonged to the suspect. The vehicle was a Mazda 3 with the stolen licence plates.

Police have released video footage, photographs and descriptions of two people associated to this vehicle who were seen exiting the Mazda.

The driver of the Mazda 3 is described as wearing a:

  • Black Hoody;
  • Grey pants with either a patched or torn pattern;
  • Black shoes;
  • Wearing a medical mask and
  • Carrying a grey backpack with a single strap.


The passenger exiting the Mazda 3 is described as wearing:

  • 3/4 length black jacket with hood. This jacket has a white symbol on the left shoulder;
  • Grey pants, and
  • Black shoes.

Anyone with information about his murder to contact IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.