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'Accidental' Shooting In Whalley, 2 People In Hospital

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 28 Jul, 2016 11:14 AM

Two people now been released from hospital following what appears to be an accidental shooting in Surrey’s Whalley neighbourhood Thursday morning.

RCMP were called to the 10700-block of 135A Street at about 3:10 a.m. They found a man suffering from a gunshot wound and a second victim nearby.

Few details have been confirmed, but the RCMP it appears the shooting might have been accidental.

Recent shooting incident appears accidental. Victims released from hospital with only minor injuries as officers continue to investigate.
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) July 28, 2016

Both were taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries and released.

A firearm was also found in the area.

Anyone with further information who has not already spoken to police is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, Crime Sto

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