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“It is a miracle, by God’s grace, whatever language you choose to use, that nobody else was hurt from this,” Jang said.

“Shortly after peak dinner time at McDonald’s — something I think all of us can relate to having dinner with our family at a McDonald’s — and for this to happen it is unacceptable. It shows the brazenness, the recklessness of these people.”

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About 30 minutes after the shooting, Abbotsford Police received a report of a an SUV burning in the 29700-block of Montesina Avenue.

“The vehicle is a black SUV and is believed to be linked to the earlier shooting. Forensic specialists will be conducting a full examination of the SUV and anyone with information is urged to contact police,” Jang said.

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He said Haevischer “was known to police and had ties to gang activity. This is believed to be a targeted incident.”

Jang said investigators are appealing to witnesses as well as anyone with dash cam video to contact them at 1-877-551- 4448 or ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Langley RCMP Supt. Murray Power also condemned the brazen shooting that endangered community members.

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“No grievance between two individuals justifies this level of risk to the community. We will provide any and all necessary support to IHIT in their investigation and continue in our collective effort with our many partners to target the ongoing gang conflict,” he said.

Postmedia has learned that Haevischer had been with a Kamloops associate and convicted trafficker named Matthew Hickson at the time of the shooting.