The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) says the fatal shooting on Monday at a Surrey business complex is believed to be targeted.
Investigators add that the victim was a “man in his 30s who was at his place of work at the time of the shooting.”
No suspect has been identified yet, and the motive is still to be determined.
While police are saying the shooting was targeted, they are explaining that the victim had no reported history of receiving extortion threats.
“IHIT is working closely with the victim’s family to establish background information and a timeline leading up to the shooting,” investigators said.
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The Surrey Police Service responded to the shooting on Monday shortly after 3 p.m. at a business near 130th Street and 76 Avenue.
“Upon arrival, officers located a man apparently suffering from gunshot wounds and provided medical assistance until BC Emergency Health Service (BCEHS) arrived,” Sgt. Lindsey Houghton said in a written statement.
“Despite life-saving efforts, the man was pronounced deceased on scene.”
IHIT is now seeking witness reports and dashcam footage from the area.
“Investigators are actively pursuing a number of priority tasks to identify those involved,” said Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT.
Police can be reached at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448).