Police have shared more details about the victim targeted in a fatal daylight shooting in Surrey Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says the incident occurred at a building complex near the intersection of 130 Street and 76 Avenue shortly after 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
Upon arrival, officers found a man apparently suffering from gunshot wounds.<\/p>\n
\u201cDespite life-saving efforts, the man was pronounced deceased on scene,\u201d said Sgt. Lindsey Houghton.<\/p>\n
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) launched an investigation upon arrival.<\/p>\n
In an update Tuesday, IHIT says it has identified the victim as \u201ca man in his 30s, who was at his place of work at the time of the shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n
He was inside a business on the second floor of the building at the time of the shooting.<\/p>\n
It says he had no criminal history and was not previously the target of any reported threats or extortion.<\/p>\n
Investigators are reportedly working with the victim\u2019s family to establish background information and the circumstances of the shooting.<\/p>\n
Sgt. Freda Fong described the shooting as \u201cbrazen\u201d and showing a complete disregard for safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cInvestigators are actively pursuing a number of priority tasks to identify those involved,\u201d said Fong.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.<\/p>\n
Investigators are expected to address the media at 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
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