Man shot in Surrey, police investigating link to car fire
Posted November 3, 2022 9:06 am.
Last Updated November 3, 2022 2:51 pm.
Mounties are investigating after a man was shot in Surrey Wednesday.
Surrey RCMP says police responded to reports of shots fired around 5 p.m. near the Surrey-North Delta border area of 89th Avenue and 117 Street.
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First responders found a man with serious injuries, and police say the initial investigation shows the incident is “isolated … and involves parties known to each other.”
In a statement, police say the 25-year-old victim was taken to hospital where he is in stable condition.
Early Thursday morning, police were then called to reports of a vehicle fire on 88A Avenue off 133A Street.
Remains of a vehicle fire on 88A Avenue off 133A Street. (CItyNews Image)
“Early indications are that this is a stolen vehicle, that fled the area after the shooting. Further analysis will be done to confirm any linkages to the shooting,” Const. Sarbjit K. Sangha said.
Anyone with information about the incident, including CCTV or dashcam footage of the area between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote Surrey RCMP file: 2022-167759.
