National

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.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Federal prison chaplains ratify first contract

The United Steelworkers union says the contract — the chaplains' first collective agreement — provides significant wage hikes for most employees, with pay increasing overall by nine per cent during the next year.

Federal prison chaplains ratify first contract

Variant cases to rise in B.C. into May: modelling

Jens von Bergmann says based on current vaccination projections, the number of new variant cases should continue to rise into next month

Variant cases to rise in B.C. into May: modelling

Kids less likely to transmit COVID-19 virus: study

Results showed that compared with adults, children were less likely to grow virus in culture and had lower viral concentrations, suggesting they are not the main drivers of transmission.

Kids less likely to transmit COVID-19 virus: study

B.C. teacher charged with child exploitation

RCMP in 100 Mile House say 33-year-old Vincent Collins of 108 Mile Ranch was arrested while on his way to work.

B.C. teacher charged with child exploitation

Order issued to end encampment in Vancouver park

The order comes after the province, city and park board signed a formal agreement this week to end the 10-month encampment that has swelled to roughly 400 tents.