Four men were taken to hospital in serious condition following a barrage of gunfire early Thursday (Feb. 22) in White Rock.

Const. Chantal Sears said police began fielding 911 calls at around 12:25 a.m., after shots rang out and a vehicle collision occurred in the 15600-block of Roper Avenue.

At least three bursts of rapid-fire shots were heard by neighbours, according to security-cam footage shared with Peace Arch News.

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A dark-coloured vehicle with its hazard lights flashing could be seen up against the fence of a south-side property.

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She confirmed that the incident appears targeted and said there are no suspects at this time.

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Local parents were advised by tweet to use an alternate route to school.

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At this time, police are not connecting the violence to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation 害羞草研究所� including CCTV and dash-cam footage, is asked to contact White Rock RCMP at 778-545-4800. Quote file 2024-851.