A shooting incident occurred late at night in Surrey’s Whalley neighborhood, leaving one man injured, as the Surrey Police Service (SPS) launches an investigation into the matter.
According to reports, the incident took place near 88th Ave. and 127th St. around 11:45 p.m., prompting law enforcement to respond to the scene. Upon reaching the location, officers discovered a man with a gunshot wound.
The perpetrator had fled before the authorities arrived, adding a layer of complexity to the investigation.
The injured individual was promptly taken to the hospital by BC Emergency Health Services, with no updates on their condition provided by officials.
The case has been handed over to the SPS Major Crime Section, with initial assessments indicating that the shooting was likely targeted and not linked to any extortion activities.
As the investigation progresses, no details about the suspect have been disclosed, and detectives are actively collecting evidence to piece together the sequence of events.
Individuals with any relevant information regarding the incident are urged to reach out to the SPS to aid in the ongoing investigation.