THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) says that while the investigation into Saturday morning’s shooting in Surrey is still in its early stages, police believe this shooting to be a targeted incident that occurred inside a residence. Investigators have confirmed that the victims and suspect were known to each other.

Investigators do not believe this to be connected to the BC Gang Conflict or extortion.

At approximately 4:55 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers responded to calls of a shooting in a residence in the 12500-block of 91 Avenue. Members located two men apparently suffering from gunshot wounds. SPS officers, Surrey Fire Services and BCEHS rendered aid to the victims.

Unfortunately, one man was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. One victim was transported to an area hospital by BCEHS.

IHIT deployed to Surrey and assumed conduct of the investigation. IHIT is working in close partnership with SPS, the Lower Mainland District Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) and the BC Coroners Service

“The investigative team believes this to be a targeted homicide, between people known to each other and they are working to understand the totality of the circumstances surrounding the shooting,” says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. “The presence of gun violence in a residential neighbourhood continues to be of concern for communities and police. We are liaising with our policing partners to collect evidence, conduct interviews and advance this investigation.” 

IHIT is looking for anyone with information, CCTV or dash camera footage in the 12500 block of 91 Avenue, Surrey between 3:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on January 24 to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.