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

Stop the presses? Newspapers snubbed in Liberal government's cultural policy

The chair of News Media Canada says the country's struggling newspaper industry is "on its own" thanks to a federal cultural strategy that all but snubs so-called legacy media.

Stop the presses? Newspapers snubbed in Liberal government's cultural policy

Expert on money laundering appointed to review practices in B.C. casinos

An independent expert has been appointed by the B.C. government to conduct a review of the province's policies and practices to prevent money laundering in the gambling industry.

Expert on money laundering appointed to review practices in B.C. casinos

Police probe double homicide after couple found dead in south Vancouver home

Vancouver police say they are investigating a double homicide after the bodies of a man and a woman in their 60s were found in a home on Wednesday.

Police probe double homicide after couple found dead in south Vancouver home

Health systems often discriminate against Indigenous patients: Philpott

Aboriginal physicians are praising Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott for acknowledging discrimination that unfolded at her Toronto-area practice prior to her political life — an issue doctors say is widespread.

Health systems often discriminate against Indigenous patients: Philpott

New citizenship oath to include reference to treaties with Indigenous Peoples

A citizenship oath that will require new Canadians to faithfully observe treaties with Indigenous Peoples is nearing completion.The oath has been in development since earlier this year and was road-tested in March during focus groups held by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

New citizenship oath to include reference to treaties with Indigenous Peoples

Canada kicked tires on used Kuwaiti jets: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Canada considered buying used fighter jets from Kuwait to temporarily augment the military's aging CF-18 fleet, but the planes won't be available in time.