Surrey RCMP investigating after shooting in Whalley

Surrey

2021-12-30 09:21 PST

File # 2021-198218

Surrey RCMP is on scene, and investigating a shooting that took place at a residence in Whalley this morning.

At approximately 8:05 a.m., on December 30, 2021, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 13900-block of Laurel Drive. Frontline Officers attended and located a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The male was transported to the hospital by emergency health services.

Early indications are that this incident took place among parties known to one another, and appears to be targeted. While the shooting placed members of the community at risk, there is no indication of an on-going threat to public safety.

Multiple officers are in the area looking for the suspect in this shooting. The public is being asked to avoid the area while resources, including the Integrated Police Dog Service, are active.

Anyone who with information about this incident is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.
 

Released by

Sgt. Elenore Sturko

Email: surrey_media_relations@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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