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One dead, one arrested in Surrey stabbing

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 08 Dec, 2022 10:51 AM
  • One dead, one arrested in Surrey stabbing

SURREY, B.C. - A stabbing at a home in Surrey has left one person dead, with a suspect in police custody.

RCMP were called to a residence on 66 Avenue in the Newton area shortly before 9:30 p.m. for reports of a stabbing.

When officers arrived, they found a 40 year old woman with life-threatening injuries.

Investigators have identified the victim as Harpreet Kaur of Surrey, in the hopes of furthering their investigation.

She was rushed to hospital, where she died of her injuries.

Police found and arrested one male suspect. The suspect is also 40 years old. Neither the suspect or the victim were known to police. 

Officers say the two people knew each other, and there is no risk to the public. IHIT has now taken over the investigation. 

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