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SURREY SHOOTING: One Man Killed, Another Critically Wounded; Victims Known To Police

Darpan News Desk, 02 Dec, 2019 07:10 PM

Homicide investigators say that one man has been killed and another was wounded in overnight shooting in Surrey. RCMP are also assisting the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) in the shooting incident that happened shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday, in the 13600-block of 114th Avenue in Surrey

When Surrey RCMP responded to the call they found one dead adult male and one injured male from apparent gunshot wounds. The injured man was transported to hospital in serious condition.

A neighbour (heard here) says gunshots rang out in his Surrey neighbourhood after 10 pm and it was clear someone was badly injured. A car appears to have bulletholes. Forensics on scene on 114 Ave today. Still waiting on details from police https://t.co/Su2noboylK @CTVVancouver pic.twitter.com/WP3sERC1ar
— Sheila Scott (@Sheila_Scott) December 2, 2019

IHIT has been engaged and are actively investigating the incident. The victims are known to police and this is believed to be a targeted incident.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance and are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or have video surveillance or dash-cam video to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.solvecrime.ca.

Update: Surrey RCMP confirm one dead, one seriously injured after a shooting Sunday night. Neighbours say multiple shots rang out along 114 Avenue, near a playground. https://t.co/pXk2Itre1d pic.twitter.com/rmsK4Mcn32
— Sheila Scott (@Sheila_Scott) December 2, 2019

We are investigating a fatal shooting last night in the 13600 block of 114th Avenue. One male has died from his injuries. One male is in critical condition. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/4QVgLKIWW7
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) December 2, 2019

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken conduct of this investigation and will be working in partnership with us. Further details handled by @HomicideTeam 2/3
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) December 2, 2019

Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. 3/3
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) December 2, 2019

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