THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) on Monday identified Saturday’s homicide victim in the Sullivan Heights area of Surrey as 27-year-old Jasman Sekhon in an effort to advance the investigation.
Sekhon had previous interactions with the police and was believed to be involved in the drug trade. Early indications suggest this was a targeted incident related to organized crime.
On March 28, at approximately 6:39 p.m., Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 15100-block of 60 Avenue.
Responding officers located a male suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving measures, the man died at the scene.
IHIT took conduct of the investigation and continues to work in partnership with the SPS, the Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS) and the BC Coroners Service.
Approximately 15 minutes after the shooting, a blue Hyundai SUV was located fully engulfed in flames in the area of 186 Street and 44 Avenue in Surrey. IHIT investigators are seeking information and video evidence from any witnesses who may have been at either location on March 28 between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
“This was a brazen shooting in what is usually a quiet neighbourhood,” says IHIT Sgt. Freda Fong. “Investigators are working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the homicide and identifying all parties involved.”
CTV News reports that in a CCTV video provided to them, some 30 shots could be heard as a person screamed. Residents saw the victim being chased by two men in masks and hoodies chasing the victim and firing multiple rounds into him after he fell to the ground.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
