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Surrey RCMP investigate shots fired in Whalley area

Ish Sharma , 03 Nov, 2022 10:17 AM

At approximately 5:00 pm on Wednesday, Surrey RCMP, were called to a report of shots fired in the 13500 block of 89 Avenue.

Via release, police say they found a 25-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital where he is in stable condition.

According to Mounties, initial indications are that this is an isolated incident and involves parties known to each other.

Police were called early Thursday morning to a report of a vehicle on fire in the 13300-block of 88A Avenue.

Early indications are that this is a stolen vehicle, that fled the area after the shooting. Police will be doing further investigation to confirm if there are any links to the shooting.

Police are still working to determine a possible motive in yesterday's shooting.

If you have any information you are asked to contact the Surrey RCMP.

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