Chilliwack RCMP identified one of the victims who was killed in a shooting incident in a residence on Mellard Avenue Sunday. The man was identified as 48-year-old Kristopher Benson.

On February 15 at 8:40 am, Chilliwack RCMP Frontline officers responded to calls of a shooting in a residence on Mellard Avenue in Chilliwack. Upon arrival officers located two individuals inside the residence suffering from injuries.  Chilliwack RCMP Officers and BC Emergency Health Services located two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. 

One of the individuals was pronounced deceased on scene and the other was transported to hospital with serious injuries. 

There is a heavy police presence in the area, and the Chilliwack RCMP are asking the public to stay away as the situation unfolds.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is assuming conduct of the investigation and will provide more information at a later time.