SECOND SHOOTING IN TWO DAYS

Jamie Bacon narrowly escaped that incident with his life, after
gunfire erupted at the intersection of Sumas Way and South Fraser
Way. He was sitting at the intersection in a black Mercedes SL55 when
a gunman in another vehicle opened fire, riddling his car with bullets.

Vinet said the Abbotsford Police are doing everything they can.

"Two shootings in two days is a serious problem. We understand the
public's frustrations and share their concerns," he said.

Shootings are difficult investigations because they often require the
help of witnesses who are either uncooperative or unwilling to come
forward, he said.

"In some cases it's the result of fear, and in other cases it's
because the people who we need to help us are involved in a criminal
lifestyle themselves."

Organized crime and the drug trade are lightning rods for violence, he said.

"Being involved in organized criminal activities such as a marijuana
grow operation is very dangerous and risky business.

"[Thursday's shooting] is once again evidence of that."

Anyone with information about on the incident should contact Det.
Chesley at 604-864-4708 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers
at 1-800-222-8477.