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Surrey RCMP investigate targeted shooting at Whalley motel

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 15 Apr, 2021 05:29 PM

Surrey RCMP is currently investigating a shooting that occurred overnight at a motel in Whalley.

On April 14, 2021 at approximately 11:38 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at a motel in the 9400-block of King George Boulevard. Frontline officers located a 38 year old man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was transported to the hospital with a serious injury.

The Surrey RCMP Major Crime Section has taken conduct of the investigation. Although this investigation is in its early stages, the initial indications are that this was a targeted shooting. The victim is known to police. There is no indication of any on-going threat to the public as a result of this incident.

Police will be in the area canvassing the neighborhood for information and gathering evidence.

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