ON December 14, 2024, at approximately 3 a.m., RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) frontline officers were called to a residence in the 14700-block of 108A Avenue for reports of a stabbing.

Surrey Police Service (SPS) and SPOSU attended the area and located two individuals suffering from life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving measures, one woman succumbed to her injuries at scene. The second victim was transported to hospital and treated for serious injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct of the investigation.

Following IHIT’s deployment, investigators worked closely with the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS), SPS, RCMP SPOSU and the BC Coroners Service to advance the investigation.

On April 15, 2025, 21-year-old Gurtaj Singh was arrested and subsequently charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. Singh remains in custody until his next court appearance.

“While charges have been laid against Mr. Singh, this investigation is not over,” said IHIT Sgt. Freda Fong. “We believe there are additional parties who were involved in this act of violence and we will continue in our pursuit to bring all those responsible to justice for the victims and their families.”

At this time, investigators can say that this was an isolated incident over a personal dispute and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

IHIT is requesting anyone with information regarding this case to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at [email protected].