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Multiple shots fired at a Surrey home

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 02 Feb, 2022 11:21 AM

Surrey RCMP is informing the public of confirmed shots fired at a Surrey residence.

On Tuesay, February 1, 2022 at 2:47 a.m., Surrey RCMP received multiple reports of shots fired in the 8600-block of Tulsy Crescent East. Surrey RCMP Frontline officers attended the area and located a residence and vehicles parked in the driveway that were damaged as a result of the shooting. No injuries were reported.

Surrey RCMP General Investigations Unit has conduct of the investigation. Investigators believe that the current occupants of the residence were not the intended target of the shooting. Evidence suggest that a person or persons associated to the previous owners may have been the intended target. The investigation is ongoing and police are working to identify the suspect(s). This shooting is believed to be targeted however not linked to lower mainland gang conflict.

Surrey RCMP is aware of a video that has been circulating on social media in regards to this incident.

“We are thankful that no one was injured, however this is undoubtedly a very traumatic experience for the family whose residence was shot” Says Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer Cst. Sarbjit K. Sangha. “Victim services has been offered to the impacted family and a safety plan has been discussed with the intended target.”

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.

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