IHIT called in after shooting inside South Surrey residence

SURREY RCMP announced on Wednesday that the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) had been called in following a shooting inside a residence in South Surrey.

On April 6, just before 1:30 a.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in the 15200-block of 24 Avenue. Frontline officers attended and located an injured 33-year-old man. The victim was transported to hospital and due to the serious nature of his injuries is not expected to survive.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and will be working in partnership with the Surrey RCMP.  Based on initial information this does not appear to be a random act, police said.

Police said they are currently in the evidence gathering phase and no further information wiould be provided at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.