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Woman, 35, identified as victim in fatal home shooting in Maple Ridge

Homicide investigators have identified a woman shot on Friday morning as 35-year-old Cashmere Ali, who died in hospital. Another victim has suffered 'non-life threatening injuries' according to police.

Homicide investigators have identified a woman shot on Friday morning as 35-year-old Cashmere Ali

Cashmere Ali, 35, was shot dead in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Friday. (Submitted by IHIT)

A 35-year-old woman has been identified as the victim of a home shooting in Maple Ridge, B.C. on Friday morning. A man also shot at the scene suffered "non-life-threatening injuries," police said.

Police said they're releasing Cashmere Ali's name in hopes of advancing the investigationon the shootings and her death.

The attack happened before 9 a.m. Friday on the 22600-block of 119 Avenue.

An Integrated Homicide InvestigationTeam (IHIT) spokesperson urged "all associates" of Ali to speak to police.

Multiple police officers stand by several RCMP cars outside a residence, as they investigate the scene of a double shooting in Maple Ridge, B.C. on Friday that saw one 35-year-old woman, Cashmere Ali, die of her injuries in hospital.
Police investigate the scene of a double shooting in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Friday. Cashmere Ali, 35, died of her injuries in hospital. (Shane MacKichan)

Sgt. Timothy Pierotti said investigators are developing a timeline of events.

But he said police believe the attack was targeted and there is no risk to the public.

"The shooting does not appear to be random," he said in a statement Saturday. "We are working to identify witnesses that can shed some light on what led to this tragedy."

In recent months, Maple Ridge has seen a series of fatal shootings believed to be targeted, including oneon April 28, and another weeks earlier onApril 9. Aman was also fatally shotlast November.

In the latest shooting death Friday, officers gave the injured pair first aid, but Ali "later succumbed to her injuries" in a hospital.

IHIT said it is not releasing the man's name, citing privacy.

They're asking people in the area between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Friday, thosewith dash cameras, or who may have any informationto contact them at1-877-551-4448or ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.