SURREY RCMP are currently on scene following a shooting in the 14600-block of 20 Avenue in Surrey that has left one man dead and two others with life-threatening injuries.
On Saturday at approximately 2:45 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of the shooting and located three male victims in medical distress suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers provided life-saving measures until Emergency Health Services arrived.
Despite all efforts, one of the injured men succumbed to his injuries on scene. The remaining two victims were transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police are looking for any witnesses or those with dash cam footage from the area to contact police.
The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called in and will be working in partnership with Surrey RCMP.
Initial investigations are that this was a targeted incident. The investigation is in the early stages and police are currently in the evidence-gathering phase. At this point in time, there is no concern for public safety.
Anyone with further information who has not already spoken to police is asked to contact the IHIT tip line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email at ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.