SURREY, B.C. — RCMP are investigating after a man was shot to death in Surrey, B.C, overnight.
Mounties say multiple calls came in just before midnight reporting gunshots in the area of 72nd Ave. and King George Boulevard. They say a "lone male" was found at the scene, where he died of his injuries.
We responded to a fatal shooting last night in the 13900 block of 72nd Avenue. One male has died from his injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken conduct of this investigation and will be working with us. Further details handled by @HomicideTeam pic.twitter.com/zMP9M2DX07
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) April 10, 2019
Police have not released any more details about the victim, or any suspect information.
They say they will update the media later this morning.
Awaiting details from @HomicideTeam after a man was shot and killed in a Newton townhouse complex around midnight. @CTVVancouver pic.twitter.com/0uVdDFJPEJ
— Sheila Scott (@Sheila_Scott) April 10, 2019
Police say officers with Surrey RCMP and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team are expected to be on the scene "for some time."
#Surrey shooting investigation on now. One man is dead after shots fired after midnight. RCMP seek witnesses, dashcam video. #NewtonPark pic.twitter.com/0jxSighBbk
— Yvette Brend (@ybrend) April 10, 2019
The shooting happened in a townhouse complex near 72nd Ave and 140. Neighbours are describing what sounded like automatic gunfire around midnight. Surrey RCMP received several 911 calls. IHIT has been called to scene. @CTVVancouver @CTVMorningLive pic.twitter.com/tS2woSiWcp
— Sheila Scott (@Sheila_Scott) April 10, 2019
