Homicide team investigating after 2 people found dead in Richmond

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says it is investigatinga double homicide in Richmond, B.C.

The team said in a social media postits investigation is still in the early stages but that it's working closely with Richmond RCMPto gather evidence.

Richmond RCMPconfirmed Saturday afternoon it was investigating a shooting at Ackroyd Road and MinoruBoulevard.

In a written release, police said they were called to the scene around 11 a.m.after receiving a report thatshots were fired, and thatofficers found two deceased victims with gunshot wounds.

Eric Gao, who lives in thebuilding complex at the homicide scene, says he heard a loud bang that woke him up from sleep. He says he thought it was a neighbour slamming a door loudly, then noticed police cars surrounding the area.

Gina Zhong also lives nearby and says she went outside when she heard the sirens. She called the neighbourhood "peaceful and quiet," and said she was surprised to learn what had happened.

"It's really shocking," she said.

Police said the situation is under control and that there is noimmediate danger to the public in thearea.

They said the area will be closed to traffic for the foreseeable future.

Richmond RCMP ask anyone with information or video footage of the area to contact IHITat 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email atihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.