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Man Dead After Fight At Surrey McDonald’s, Homicide Police Probe Death

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 20 Aug, 2018 09:30 AM

SURREY, B.C. — Police say a man severely injured in a fight in Surrey, B.C., has now died.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has posted a message on social media confirming the death.

Surrey RCMP said in a news release that they received several calls about a fight on Sunday night.

#IHIT is in #SurreyBC after an altercation last night at a McDonald's in 12900-block 96 ave has left one man dead. Media availability this morning at BC RCMP HQ. Time TBA shortly.
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) August 20, 2018

Officers found a man collapsed at the scene and he was rushed to hospital, but could not be saved.

Police continue to appeal for information from anyone who might have seen the assault.

Witnesses who may have spotted someone fleeing the area are also being urged to come forward.

Investigator is taking photos of what appear to be bullet holes in the side of the TD Bank across from the McDonalds and nearby where a large pool of blood is on the sidewalk. One man dead after overnight assault in Surrey. @CTVVancouver @CTVMorningLive pic.twitter.com/6UCdcSwldU
— Breanna Karstens-Smith (@BreannaCTV) August 20, 2018

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