SURREY RCMP are investigating an assault with a weapon and a shooting which occurred at a residence in the 7700-block of 18th Street.
At approximately 11:25 p.m., police responded to several 911 calls from people who reported hearing the sound of gunshots. Officers attended and located an injured woman who had been assaulted, and a man who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, inside of a residence. Both victims were transported to the hospital. The suspect in this incident fled the scene prior to police arrival.
As a result of the preliminary investigation, police believe this was a targeted incident The victims and suspect are believed to be known to one another, and the victims are known to police.
The Surrey RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit has taken conduct of this investigation and are asking witnesses, or anyone with information, to come forward to police.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502. If you wish to make an anonymous report, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.