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Body found after shots fired in Surrey, B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 14 Mar, 2023 10:19 AM

SURREY, B.C. - Police say a body with apparent gunshot wounds has been found in a parked vehicle in Surrey, B.C.

A statement from Surrey RCMP says the body was discovered as officers were called to the Grandview Heights neighbourhood just before 8 p.m. Monday.

Witnesses had reported hearing gunfire.

Police say the unnamed victim appeared to have been shot.

The case has been turned over to IHIT.

RCMP continue to seek witnesses and urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact investigators.

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