Mass Murder 🇨🇦

NOTE: Mass killings are defined as 4+ victim deaths.

Goggin in Langley in 2022

Date Name City Province Licensed Victims Deaths Injuries Suicide Firearms OIC Impact
2022 Goggin Langley BC 2 3 2 No Yes No

Used

Glock Pistol?

Warnings

Mental health problems, substance abuse

AI Synthesis

Generated summary

Classification: reported

Incident Summary:

On July 25, 2022, a shooting rampage occurred in Langley, British Columbia, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuries to two others. The suspect, Jordan Daniel Goggin, was also killed in a shootout with police. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, but Goggin had been suffering from mental health issues and substance abuse.

Well-Supported Details:

  • The shooting occurred on July 25, 2022, in Langley, British Columbia.
  • Two people were killed and two others were injured in the shooting.
  • The suspect, Jordan Daniel Goggin, was also killed in a shootout with police.
  • The motive for the shooting remains unknown.
  • Goggin had been suffering from mental health issues and substance abuse.
  • The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIOBC) has cleared the RCMP officer involved in the shooting of any wrongdoing, stating that the officer's actions were justified and necessary due to the threat of grievous bodily harm or death.

Unverified or Conflicting Claims:

  • The exact timeline of the shooting is unclear, with some sources stating that it began around midnight and others stating that it occurred over the course of seven hours.
  • Some sources report that Goggin shot four people, while others report that he shot three people.
  • The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and some sources speculate that it may have been related to Goggin's mental health issues or substance abuse.

Source Quality Notes:

  • Sources 1-5 are from reputable news organizations (Global News, CTV News, and Vancouver Is Awesome) and provide accurate and reliable information.
  • Sources 6-13 are from online news publications and blogs, but some of these sources are no longer available or provide incomplete information.
  • Sources 12 and 13 appear to be opinion pieces or letters to the editor, rather than news articles.
  • Source 14 is a webpage from the Aldergrove Star, but it does not contain a specific article or news piece related to the Langley mass shooting.
Status: Corroborated across multiple credible sources. Credible: 5, Social: 0, Other: 8.

News Stories

https://www.cp24.com/news/several-shooting-victims-in-metro-vancouver-city-of-langley-b-c-rcmp-1.6001014

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https://globalnews.ca/news/9013252/multiple-shootings-langley-civil-emergency-alert-text/

Two people were killed and two others wounded in multiple shootings in Langley, B.C. on Monday morning. The suspect, identified as Jordan Daniel Goggin, is also dead. The motive for the shooting remains unknown. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is investigating the incident.

https://www.columbian.com/news/2022/jul/25/police-report-shootings-of-homeless-people-near-vancouver-b-c/

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https://bc.ctvnews.ca/langley-shooting-suspect-described-as-strange-in-days-leading-up-to-rampage-1.6003052

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https://biv.com/article/2022/07/mystery-remains-around-dead-langley-shooter

Jordan Daniel Goggin, a 28-year-old man, was involved in a deadly shooting rampage in Langley, British Columbia, on July 25, 2022. He was killed in a shootout with police. Goggin was a tenant of a coach house in the East Clayton North neighbourhood and had been acting erratically in the days leading up to the incident. Four individuals were shot, with two fatalities, during the rampage, which began around midnight. The motive for the shooting is still unknown.

https://www.langleyadvancetimes.com/news/podcast-5-hours-in-langley-leaves-3-dead-two-wounded/

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https://www.langleyadvancetimes.com/news/coroner-iio-and-ihit-all-still-investigating-langley-spree-shooting-murders/

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https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/highlights/bc-police-officer-justified-in-shooting-man-during-rampage-7022681

An RCMP officer was involved in a shooting in Langley, B.C. on July 25, 2022, after a man, Jordan Daniel Goggin, 28, shot four people, leaving two men dead and one man and woman injured over the course of seven hours. The officer shot Goggin after he raised his pistol at the police vehicle, and Goggin was later pronounced dead at the scene. The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIOBC) has cleared the officer of any wrongdoing, stating that the officer's actions were justified and necessary due to the threat of grievous bodily harm or death.

https://globalnews.ca/news/9709498/watchdog-clears-officer-killing-suspect-2022-langley-shooting/

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) has cleared an RCMP officer of any wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of an active shooter in Langley, B.C. in July 2022. The officer shot and killed the suspect, Jordan Daniel Goggins, after Goggins pointed a gun at the officer. The IIO report states that the officer's actions were justified, as he was in fear for his life and had determined that Goggins was a threat to the public. The motive for the shootings remains unknown, but Goggins had been suffering from mental health issues and substance abuse.

https://www.abbynews.com/news/officer-who-shot-spree-shooter-should-be-commended-for-bravery-report/

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https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/investigation-continues-a-year-after-langley-spree-shooting-3003359

An investigation into a shooting incident in Langley, British Columbia, is ongoing one year after the incident occurred. The shooting resulted in multiple fatalities. Details about the incident and the investigation are not specified in the article. The investigation is still active.

https://www.aldergrovestar.com/opinion/letter-haunting-poem-marks-langleys-mass-shooting-anniversary-2361022

The source appears to be a webpage from the Aldergrove Star, a local news publication. Unfortunately, the provided content is a list of links and categories, rather than a specific article or news piece. However, the webpage does contain a section for "Opinion" and "Letters," which may include articles or submissions related to the Langley mass shooting anniversary.

https://www.langleyadvancetimes.com/editorials-opinion/in-our-view-attacks-cast-a-long-shadow-on-langley-2579770

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