A man was shot while sitting in a vehicle outside a home in Surrey, British Columbia, late Friday night, according to the Surrey Police Service.
Incident Details
Police responded to reports of gunshots in the 12700 block of 90A Avenue just before 11:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds inside a parked vehicle. The victim was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
“The investigation is in its early stages, and we are working to determine the circumstances surrounding this shooting,” said Surrey Police Service spokesperson Cpl. Sarbjit Sangha. “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage from the area to come forward.”
Ongoing Investigation
Police have not released any suspect information or a possible motive. The area was cordoned off for several hours as forensic investigators processed the scene. The Surrey Police Service Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation.
This shooting marks the latest in a series of violent incidents in Surrey this year. According to police data, the city has seen a 15% increase in firearm-related calls compared to the same period last year.
Community Response
Residents in the neighborhood expressed shock and concern. “It’s scary to think this happened so close to home,” said a local resident who asked not to be named. “We hope the police catch whoever did this quickly.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
