IHIT Sgt. Freda Fong
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THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced on Monday that Abo Abdel Kurdali, 29, has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm following an early morning shooting in Surrey on Sunday, March 15.
Investigators believe this was an isolated incident, where the victim and the accused were known to each other. The investigation is ongoing; however, the incident is not believed to be related to gang activity or extortion.
On March 15 at approximately 1:39 a.m., officers from the Surrey Police Service (SPS) responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in the 13900-block of Laurel Drive.
The victim was a 29-year-old man whose name is not being released. One man was arrested and taken into custody.
IHIT deployed and assumed conduct of the investigation.
IHIT has continued to work in close partnership with SPS, the BC Coroners Service and the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) to advance this investigation.
On March 15, the BC Prosecution Service approved one count of manslaughter with a firearm against Kurdali in relation to this incident. He remains in custody at this time, awaiting a bail hearing.
“The quick response from SPS and subsequent investigative work by the team at IHIT was integral in securing this charge,” says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. “We extend our condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.”
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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