SURREY, B.C. — RCMP say a man has been shot and killed in Surrey, B.C.
Police say officers were called to the Whalley neighbourhood just before 1 a.m. for a report of shots fired.
They found the unnamed man dead at the scene.
Investigators say they would like to speak to anyone who might have witnessed the shooting or may have information about it.
RCMP say they expect to remain at the scene for some time.
The Canadian Press
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