British Columbia

Surrey RCMP ask for help from public after Friday shooting

Mounties in Surrey, B.C. are asking for public assistance as they investigate a shooting in the Newton area on Friday.

Police say a vehicle was shot at in the Newton area, no injuries reported

A man walks past a sign that reads 'Royal Canadian Mounted Police'.
Police in Surrey, B.C. are appealing for public help as they investigate an incident on Friday where a vehicle was targeted by gunfire in the Newton area. (Ben Nelms/CBC)

Mounties in Surrey, B.C., are asking for help from the public as they investigate a shooting in the Newton area on Friday.

Surrey RCMP say they were called to reports of a shooting at the 13400-block of 60A Avenue around 8:20 p.m. PT on Feb. 11.

Officers found a vehicle at the 13500-block of 62B Avenue, which they believe was targeted by gunfire. There wasn't a driver inside and no injuries were reported.

Police said people inside a second vehicle, a light-coloured SUV, shot at the vehicle while it was moving. The second vehicle fled the area.

"No injuries have been reported, however police are looking to confirm the well-being of the driver, and any occupants who may have been in the vehicle," Surrey RCMP said in a statement.

Anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage is asked to contact the RCMP at 604-599-0502 or by sending an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.