Update: victim deceased and new charges laid

Surrey

2023-08-24 10:13 PDT

File # 2023-139451

Surrey RCMP is updating the public that the victim of an assault on Friday night in Whalley has died.

On August 18, 2023, Surrey RCMP attended an assault in the 10100-block of King George Boulevard, that sent one man to hospital with life-threatening injuries. (media release 2023-08-23)

On the evening of August 23, 2023, the 55-year-old victim died in hospital.

Through consultation with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), it has been determined that Surrey RCMP Serious Crime Unit will maintain conduct of the investigation.

A new charge of second degree murder has been laid against Parminder Singh Brar and Simarpal Singh. Both men remain in custody awaiting their next court appearance.

For media inquiries contact:
Cpl. Vanessa Munn
Surrey RCMP Media Relations Unit
Office: 604-599-7776
Email: surrey_media_relations@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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