National

'Targeted' Shooting In South Surrey: One Man Sent To Hospital

Darpan News Desk, 08 Dec, 2017 11:44 AM

Surrey RCMP say a man suffering from gunshot injuries was transported to hospital in serious condition following a shooting this morning in the 17000 block of 21st Avenue.

The incident is believed to be targeted, however, police say it is “too early to determine if this incident is related to drugs or other shootings.”

We are investigating a shooting in the 17000 block of 21st Avenue at approx. 9:30 this morning. One male has been transported to hospital in serious condition. BTB targeted. No suspect description at this time.
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) December 8, 2017

Officers are canvassing the neighbourhood and speaking to witnesses, the release states.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

John Horgan To Remove 'Unfair' Tolls On Port Mann And Golden Ears Bridges Starting Sept. 1

The tolls are being eliminated on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges in time for the Labour Day weekend. Horgan says the move will save an average commuter $1,500 a year and commercial drivers crossing a bridge at once a day at least $4,500.

John Horgan To Remove 'Unfair' Tolls On Port Mann And Golden Ears Bridges Starting Sept. 1

'I'm A Nazi:' Bangladesh-Origin Calgary Teacher Fends Off Racial Attack In Manitoba, Posts Video

Kaniz Fatima of Calgary posted video of the encounter on social media this week and says women who wear hijabs need to be prepared for such comments.

'I'm A Nazi:' Bangladesh-Origin Calgary Teacher Fends Off Racial Attack In Manitoba, Posts Video

Quebec Preparing To Dole Out Welfare To Asylum Seekers: Minimum Basic Monthly Payment Will Be $623

Simon Laboissonniere says an estimated 4,000 people will get money for the month of September.

Quebec Preparing To Dole Out Welfare To Asylum Seekers: Minimum Basic Monthly Payment Will Be $623

Justin Trudeau Says No Plans To Join U.S. Missile Defence, Send Troops To Afghanistan

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has thrown cold water on suggestions the Liberal government wants to sign onto continental ballistic missile defence, or that it might send troops back into Afghanistan.

Justin Trudeau Says No Plans To Join U.S. Missile Defence, Send Troops To Afghanistan

Calgary Police Cleared In 2016 Fatal Shooting Of Quadriplegic Man 'In Crisis'

CALGARY — A police watchdog investigation has concluded Calgary police were justified in shooting and killing a man in a wheelchair who had been firing a gun out of his home for 90 minutes.