Close X
Friday, November 15, 2024
ADVT 
National

Surrey RCMP investigate shots fired in Newton area

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 18 Apr, 2023 09:48 AM
  • Surrey RCMP investigate shots fired in Newton area

Surrey RCMP were in Newton area of Surrey for a report of shots being fired.

On Monday afternoon, the Mounties responded to a report of shots fired at a vehicle near 76 Avenue and 148 Street. A male suffering from what is believed to be non-life threatening injuries is being treated at an area hospital.  

The initial investigation indicates that a white van was seen fleeing the scene.

Police will be working to determine if a subsequent vehicle fire found nearby at 147 Street and 69 Avenue is connected to the shooting investigation.

Officers are in the area and will conducting neighbourhood canvassing and speaking with witnesses to obtain further information. The investigation is still in its early stages and police are working to determine a possible motive.

Anyone with more information, including dash cam footage is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502

 

MORE National ARTICLES

B.C. woman injured in targeted shooting: police

B.C. woman injured in targeted shooting: police
She was taken to hospital for treatment by BC Emergency Health Services. Police say they believe the attack was not related to the Lower Mainland gang conflict. Police do not believe there is a risk to the public.  

B.C. woman injured in targeted shooting: police

Nature 'under attack,' says PM Trudeau

Nature 'under attack,' says PM Trudeau
Over the next 14 days, negotiators from all 196 countries in the world are being asked to hammer out an agreement to both end and begin to restore the ecosystems we have destroyed and damaged.

Nature 'under attack,' says PM Trudeau

Eby cabinet may signal early B.C. election: expert

Eby cabinet may signal early B.C. election: expert
Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin will swear in Eby's new cabinet during a ceremony at Government House in Victoria on Wednesday. While B.C.'s next election is scheduled for the fall of 2024, the new cabinet could set in motion the countdown for an early vote next fall, said Prof. David Black, a political communications expert at Victoria's Royal Roads University.

Eby cabinet may signal early B.C. election: expert

Traffic stop results in seizure of drugs worth 2.4 million dollars

Traffic stop results in seizure of drugs worth 2.4 million dollars
The driver was arrested and police seized approximately: 8 kilograms of suspected fentanyl powder; 500 grams of suspected fentanyl pills; 1.5 kilograms of suspected crystal methamphetamine; 1.5 kilograms of suspected heroin; 400 milliliters of codeine. 

Traffic stop results in seizure of drugs worth 2.4 million dollars

Doctors say flu starting to hit older adults

Doctors say flu starting to hit older adults
Hospitalizations among both young children and seniors have increased sharply over recent weeks during a flu season that started earlier than usual. Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch said he's already seeing more seniors with flu as in-patients at Toronto General Hospital.

Doctors say flu starting to hit older adults

COVID-19 benefits helped economy rebound: AG

COVID-19 benefits helped economy rebound: AG
Karen Hogan estimates $4.6 billion was paid to people who were not eligible, while another $27.4 billion in payments to individuals and businesses should be further investigated. Pre-payment controls were also lacking, though the report said the federal government made some changes to those controls for individual benefits.

COVID-19 benefits helped economy rebound: AG