Shots fired in Whalley, man taken to hospital with serious injuries
Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 21 May, 2022 08:36 PM
Surrey RCMP is currently on scene in the Whalley area of Surrey for a report of a shot fired at a residence.
At approximately 10am on Saturday, May 21, 2022, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a shot fired in the 13700 block of Grosvenor road.
A male suffering from serious injuries was located and transported to a local area hospital.
Officers were on scene conducting neighborhood canvassing and spoke with witnesses to obtain further information.
The investigation is still in its early stages, but initial indications are that his is an isolated incident.
Anyone with information, including dash cam footage around the area of Grosvenor road between the 13600 and the 13900 block are asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 2022-72525.
If you wish to make an anonymous report please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca
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