Homicide investigators have taken over the probe into a brazen shooting in Surrey that left a man dead Thursday afternoon.
Mounties in Surrey closed off several blocks of a residential neighbourhood after the incident, which happened in the 6700-block of 130th Street around 2 pm.
Emergency crews located the victim and tried to revive him. However, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim, an adult male, has died from his injuries. The area will be cordoned off for some time. Any further updates will come from the @HomicideTeam. https://t.co/y9kYzfLQBJ
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) October 11, 2018
HOMICIDE IN SURREY: #IHIT has taken conduct of a new homicide in 6700-block of 130 Street, #Surrey.
Media availability later this afternoon with Det. Lara Jansen. Time/location to be announced soon.— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) October 11, 2018
The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Sumeet Randhawa. IHIT says Randhawa was known to police.
“This is believed to be a targeted incident related to the ongoing Lower Mainland gang conflict and anyone with information is asked to contact IHIT” said Detective Lara Jansen, in a release.
Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551- IHIT (4448), or by email at [email protected].
Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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