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Shooting in Newton results in homeowner discovering bullet holes at the back of the home

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 28 Jul, 2022 11:13 AM

In the early morning hours of Thursday, Surrey RCMP received a report of shots fired at a home in the area of 83 Ave and 142A Street.

Mounties spoke with a homeowner who discovered bullet holes in the exterior of their residence.

There were no injuries in the shooting.

Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit has taken conduct of the investigation, which is in the early stages.

The motive of this shooting has not yet been determined.

Residents in the area can expect to see police canvassing for CCTV footage and additional witnesses.

Anyone with information about this incident or dash camera footage from the area is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.

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