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Surrey RCMP investigating a shooting in Newton area

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 25 Mar, 2022 09:37 AM

Surrey RCMP is investigating confirmed shots fired in the Newton area.

On March 24, 2022, at about 7:17 PM Surrey RMCP responded to a report of shots fired in the 12600 block of 72^nd street. Police attended and located evidence consistent with a shooting.

A male victim with non-life threatening injuries was located. The male was transported to local hospital.

Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit has taken conduct of the investigation. The investigation is in the early states, but all indications are that it was targeted.

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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