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‘Shots Fired’ Call That Prompted Cloverdale Evacuation Likely Fireworks: RCMP

Darpan News Desk , 25 Jun, 2019 05:24 PM

RCMP say that an earlier shots fired call at a residence in the 19400-block of 71A Avenue that occurred at approximately 9:10 a.m. on Monday is now believed to be related to fireworks.

Earlier mounties were seen on scene at a residence in the Cloverdale area after receiving a report of shots fired at a residence in the 19400-block of 71A Avenue at approximately 9:10 a.m. on Monday.

A number of individuals from within the residence were initially detained as part of this ongoing investigation.

A perimeter was set up around the house, and the surrounding neighbourhood was evacuated. Traffic was diverted and 195 Street closed in both directions.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.

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