Investigators said Monday that Justin Michael Wareing faces one count of second-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in connection with the shooting in the 22600-block of 119 Avenue on Friday. Kashmir Ali, 35, was killed in the shooting. Another man who was also shot at the scene was left with “non-life threatening injuries”. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said officers arrested Wareing, who is in his early 30s, “without incident” on Saturday. Both charges were filed Sunday. Wareing was known to the police. IHIT said it is “believed to be a significant public safety concern in the Maple Ridge area.” “Maple Ridge is safer today with Mr. Wareing in custody,” Sergeant Timothy Pierotti wrote in a statement. “The investigation remains active as we continue to build a complete picture of what led up to this event. We continue to urge anyone with information or those who had interactions with Mr. Wareing or Ms. Ali to come forward.” Police investigate the scene of a double shooting in Maple Ridge, BC, on Friday. Kashmiri Ali, 35, died of her injuries in hospital. (Shane McKeeshan) Wareing appeared in court in Port Coquitlam on Monday, records show. He remains in custody. Investigators believe Ali’s death was targeted. They have not released the identity of the man who survived the shooting. In recent months, Maple Ridge has seen a number of fatal shootings also believed to be targeted, including one on April 9 and another weeks later on April 28. A man was also shot dead in November. Anyone in the area where Ali was killed between 7 A.M. and 10 a.m. on Friday, anyone with dash cams or who may have any information is asked to contact IHIT.
