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Shooting & robbery attempt suspect in Surrey faces numerous charges

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 18 Jan, 2024 02:17 PM
  • Shooting & robbery attempt suspect in Surrey faces numerous charges

A 21-year-old man faces numerous charges following a shooting and robbery attempt in Surrey earlier this month. 

Police say they were called on January 7th when a person was assaulted during a robbery and a single shot was discharged into the air. 

R-C-M-P say the prosecution service has approved seven weapons charges, including robbery with a firearm and careless use of a firearm.

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