Man shot at Whalley residence in Surrey; suspect in custody

SURREY RCMP are investigating a shooting in the Whalley area.

On Friday, October 29, at 1 p.m., police received a report that a male was shot at a residence in the 11100-block of 136 Street. Police located a male suffering from a possible gunshot injury. The victim was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A male suspect was also located on scene and taken into police custody.

“The investigation is in the very early stages, but initial indications are that the parties involved are known to each other,” said Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer Cpl. Vanessa Munn.  “This is believed to be an isolated incident with no ties to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict.”

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.