British Columbia

Targeted shooting in Surrey sends man to hospital

Surrey RCMP say the shooting happened around 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday night in the Newton neighbourhood and that the incident appears to be targeted.

Police say the victim's injuries are non-life threatening

Surrey RCMP vehicles block off a cul-de-sac near the location of the targeted shooting. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)

A man is in hospital after a targeted shooting in Surrey late Tuesday night.

Surrey RCMP received a report of shots fired at a house in the 12100-block of 68 Avenue around 8:00 p.m. PT.

When officers responded, they found found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound at the house. 

He was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. It's unknown if any suspects were arrested.

Police are still investigating the incident and believe it was a targeted event. Anyone with information is asked to contact Surrey RCMP.

Surrey RCMP are still looking for witnesses to the attack. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)