Shooting in Surrey’s Newton area

SURREY RCMP on Sunday (July 23), at approximately 9:05 p.m., responded to a report of shots fired in the 12200-block of 78th Avenue and recovered evidence about the shooting.
However, no victims were located, nor was any evidence found that any vehicle or residences in the area had been struck.

Initial investigation indicated that two vehicles – a black S.U.V. and a silver Acura – were seen fleeing from the area. Officers conducted neighbourhood canvassing and spoke with witnesses.

Police said that initial indications were that this was a targeted incident and involved parties known to each other.

Anyone with further information who has not already spoken to police is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.