News release
West Shore RCMP investigating aggravated assault
January 23, 2026
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Langford, British Columbia
From: West Shore RCMP
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On January 22, 2026 at approximately 4:15 p.m., West Shore RCMP Frontline officers responded to reports of an adult male who had been seriously assaulted.
Witnesses reported that they had located the man in Goldstream Park near the 1100 block of Finlayson Arm Road in Langford. The victim was taken to hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.
No arrests have been made at this time. Investigators believe this was a targeted incident and that there is no additional information suggesting any ongoing risk to the public at this time.
The investigation is being conducted by West Shore RCMP Serious Crimes Unit. West Shore RCMP Police Dog Services and Forensic Identification Services also attended the scene.
The investigation is ongoing and no further details can be released at this time.
Police are asking for anybody who may have dash camera footage in the area of the Trans Canada Highway at Goldstream Park or on Finlayson Arm Road on January 22, 2026 between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to call at 250-474-2264.
“Investigators are working diligently on this investigation and would like to thank witnesses who stopped and provided first aid on scene,” says Corporal Meghan Groulx of the West Shore Serious Crime Unit.
If you have information about this investigation, please contact the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264. You can also report anonymously online, or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.