Man shot and killed in Maple Ridge

A 57 year old man has been shot and killed in Maple Ridge.

Ridge Meadows RCMP say it happened just before seven last night in a remote, rural area of the community.

The critically injured victim was found in a white GMC pickup and police day he died at the scene, despite life-saving efforts by officers.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is on the scene and RCMP say it's not yet known if the shooting is related to Metro Vancouver's ongoing gang conflict.