Police are investigating after a man with blood on his hands and face was found dead beneath the Golden Ears Bridge Sunday.

There are more than a dozen police cruisers securing a scene directly beneath the bridge near Wharf Street in Maple Ridge.

Authorities said a call came in shortly after 11:30 a.m. and when firefighters responded, they found a man lying on the ground.

Insp. Vishal Mathura said police attended the scene and determined the man had died.

He said the victim is known to police.

Ridge Meadows RCMP said the investigation is in its early stages but early indications are that the man was targetted.

CTV News witnessed a confrontation between police and people wearing Hells Angels insignia.

IHIT has been called to investigate.