THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over conduct of a homicide investigation in Surrey after a shooting in the 13900-block of Laurel Drive in Surrey.

At approximately 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, March 15, Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers responded to reports of shots fired in a residence in the 13900-block of Laurel Drive. Members located a man apparently suffering from gunshot wounds. SPS members immediately rendered aid to the injured man.  BCEHS attended, and the man was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.

A man was arrested at the scene and is currently in custody.

IHIT has now taken over the investigation and is working in partnership with SPS to complete priority investigative tasks.

Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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