THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced on Tuesday that last Sunday’s homicide victim is 29-year-old, Pavanbar Paul Mannan, of Surrey, in hopes of furthering their investigation.
On Monday, a wrong name had been circulated in some sections of mainstream media and social media (but not The VOICE).
Almost 17 hours after the brazen homicide in broad daylight rocked a Surrey neighbourhood — and 13 hours after The VOICE had reported the incident on our website — Surrey RCMP finally informed the public on Monday at 9:47 a.m., causing great resentment.
The shocking murder and the RCMP’s incompetence have caused a heightened sense of fear in Surrey, with everyone asking when the next fatal shooting will occur.
On July 9 at 5:07 p.m., Surrey RCMP were called to the area of 96A Avenue and 130 Street after a report of shooting. Members located an unresponsive man inside a vehicle. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced deceased on scene.
At 5:25 p.m., Surrey RCMP received reports of a vehicle fire near 82A Avenue and 152A Street where a grey Subaru Forrester was located burnt. IHIT took conduct of the investigation and continues to work closely in partnership with Surrey RCMP, BC Coroners Service and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS).
Investigators are working with forensic experts from the Surrey RCMP to determine if the vehicle fire is connected to the homicide
“IHIT will be in both areas throughout the day speaking with neighbours and canvassing for video,” said IHIT Sgt. Timothy Pierotti. “If you have information and have yet to speak to police regarding this investigation, please contact IHIT immediately. If you were in either area between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and have dash-camera video, please contact IHIT immediately.”
IHIT is asking anyone with information or anyone with dash-camera video who was in the area of 96A Avenue and 130 Street or 82A Avenue and 152A Street, Surrey, between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
