Early this morning Surrey RCMP responded to an altercation in a South Surrey residence on 160th between 16th Avenue and Alder Place where a male was found with gunshot wounds.
The male has unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and 2 people are in custody.
The parties involved are known to one another and there is no public safety risk known at this time.
The incident is not believed to to be linked to the street level gang conflict which has continued to plague Surrey, investigators said.
Homicide Team has taken conduct of the investigation. Police are currently in the evidence gathering phase.
One person is dead after an overnight shooting in South Surrey. Police were called to 160th near King George around 12:30 am for reports of an altercation. I’m live on scene with details this morning @CTVVancouver @CTVMorningLive pic.twitter.com/86kBdG5Xnl
— Sheila Scott (@Sheila_Scott) September 6, 2019
Early this morning Surrey RCMP responded to an altercation in a South Surrey residence where a male was found with gunshot wounds. The male has unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and 2 people are in custody. @HomicideTeam has taken conduct of the investigation. pic.twitter.com/Yln8l1BU5m
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) September 6, 2019