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Victim Killed In Targeted Monday Night Shooting In Surrey, B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 24 Jan, 2017 10:21 AM

SURREY, B.C. — RCMP in Surrey, B.C., say the latest shooting in that city has killed one person and the attack is believed to be targeted.

It happened just before 9:15 Monday night as the victim was in a vehicle on 96 Ave., travelling through a commercial area near Prince Charles Boulevard, in the northwestern part of the city.

Police say they were called to reports of several gunshots and found the victim's vehicle crashed into a large sign.

The @HomicideTeam is leading the investigation into yesterday's shooting. Updates to come when available. https://t.co/aeupfyCLr2
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) January 24, 2017

The unidentified victim was suffering from critical bullet wounds and died at the scene, despite the efforts of first responders.

Officers remained at the scene through the night.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case and will release any further details.

Translink BC has since tweeted that busses are being rerouted.

#RiderAlert 314 Scott & 96 detour via 96Av, 132St, 100Av, 128St, 96Av regular route (MVA) ^rp
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 24, 2017

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