Victims of gun violence in Surrey not cooperating with police

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When questioned by police, Fordy says many of the victims tell police “not to worry about it” and that “the bullets fell from the sky.”

One of the victims told police he knew the shooter and even knew what the motive was, but did not want to talk to investigators.

“This type of violence is completely unacceptable,” says Fordy. “While victims and suspects in these cases are determined to settle their differences outside the law, we in law enforcement are committed to stopping the violence.”

WATCH: Chief Supt. Bill Fordy updates the media on the shootings in Surrey and Delta

Since March 9, a total of 17 shootings took place in Surrey and another three in Delta.

Fordy says numerous tactics have been used over the last five weeks to tackle the growing level of violence, including enhanced community engagement. Police have been reaching out to leaders and elders in the Sikh and Somali communities as well as family members of the people involved.

Since mid-March, investigators received many tips from the public that helped identify people who have not been identified before, recover one of the vehicles that was involved in the shootings and arrest a Delta resident, who has now been charged with 12 firearms and drug trafficking offences.

A number of firearms were seized in addition to crack cocaine, powdered cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and cash.

Since March 12, investigators have identified additional men who have been victims or intended victims in these shootings and have not been forthcoming with information on the incidents that threatened their lives.

They have been identified as:

Adam LAKATOS (Surrey resident)

Derrick BEQUETTE (Surrey resident)

Chadanjot GILL (Surrey resident)

Shakiel BASRA (Delta resident)

Sukhpreet PANSAL (Delta resident)

Sukhraj CHAHAL (Surrey resident)

Tirath TAGGAR (Surrey resident)

Charandeep TIWANA (Surrey resident)

Police continue to seek additional information about the five individuals who were named back in March:

Sameh MOHAMMED (Surrey resident)

Pardip BRAR (Delta resident)

Amrit KULAR (Surrey resident)

Indervir JOHAL (Surrey resident)

Pardeep SINGH (Surrey resident)

Shooting Victims

Timeline of the shootings: 

Mar 9, 2015 at 2127 hrs on March 10 Surrey RCMP were advised that a man had been dropped off at a local hospital suffering from gunshot injuries. Police attended the hospital and obtained the victim’s details, but were unable to identify the origin of the man’s injuries. The 20-year-old man was treated and released from hospital.

Mar 10, 2015 at 1842 hrs four men were driving in a Cadillac CTS near 127 Street and 78 Avenue when they were shot at by the occupants of two vehicles, believed to be a black Acura TL and a Volkswagen Passat or Jetta. One of the men was shot in the neck and transported to Surrey Memorial Hospital. None of the parties involved were cooperative with the police.

Mar 10, 2015 at 2309 hrs multiple complainants reported a truck shooting at a black Acura near 128 Street and 76 Avenue. Both vehicles fled though casings were recovered at scene. There were no reports of anyone attending local area hospitals with gunshot wounds.

Mar 11, 2015 at 1331 hrs a man was driving in his black Acura near 132 Street and 80 Avenue when he was shot at multiple times by the occupant(s) of a white SUV. The male fled the scene in his vehicle and drove to an apartment complex located at on 102A Avenue. Members of the Surrey RCMP Drug Unit located the black Acura which had sustained damage as a result of the shooting. The vehicle was seized for forensic examination. The man was located uninjured nearby and refused to cooperate with the police.

Mar 11, 2015 at 2350 hrs Surrey RCMP responded to a call regarding a man with a gunshot injury in the area of 193 Street and 80 Avenue. He was transported to hospital to be treated for his injuries. He was identified as a 28-year-old Langley man. It has not been determined as to where that shooting took place. This incident appears to be drug related and targeted.

Mar 12, 2015 at 0330 hrs Surrey RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in the area of 94 Avenue and 126 Street. Once police arrived all parties had departed. There have been no reports of injuries related to this shooting. Police have recovered evidence related to shots being fired from the area.

Mar 26, 2015 at 2040 hrs a man was stopped for a red light at Mall Access Road (12500 block) of 88 Avenue when a black SUV pulled alongside and shot into his vehicle. The man was struck in the left hip and the passenger was struck in the left wrist and thigh. Both drove to hospital for treatment and refused to cooperate with police.

Delta, Mar 27, 2015 at 2302 hrs multiple witnesses reported a four-door sedan fired five to seven shots into a residence then fled. Shell casings located in the front yard. Occupants in the residence at the time were not struck.

Mar 28, 2015 at 2038 hrs multiple 911 calls of shots fired in the 9400 block of 125 Street, two vehicles observed fleeing. Police located the victim vehicle near 93 Avenue and 125 Street damaged by gunfire.  A man was located at a local area hospital and treated for a gunshot wounds to his upper and lower arm. The male refused to cooperate with the investigation.

Apr 1, 2015 at 1140 hrs 911 calls reported a black Honda was pursuing and firing shots into a Buick Regal southbound on 128 Street through 64 Avenue. Delta Police located the Buick Regal with bullet holes and arrested a male on scene. The man was released and refused to cooperate with investigators. Shell casings recovered.

Delta, Apr 5, 2015 at 1747 hrs 911 calls report seven gunshots fired in rapid succession toward in the 11400 block of 79 Avenue in Delta, however no point of impact was located. Witnesses observed a silver four-door sedan with two South Asian occupants — one occupant was seated in the rear and had one arm out the window. Shell casings were seized at the scene and are pending a forensic examination by Delta Police.

Delta, Apr 5, 2015 at 2056 hrs 911 caller reported five shots were fired into a residence, one bullet passed through the residence and struck a neighbour’s vehicle to the north. A grey vehicle was observed fleeing the scene, but no shell casings were located.

Apr 8, 2015 at 0448 hrs Surrey responded to a compliant of shots fired in the 6800 block of 128 Street. A man was identified as a driver for a dial-a-dope drug dealer when he was followed away from a drug deal. The suspect vehicle began shooting at him from behind. The man drove to a local hospital and was treated for one gunshot wound to his back. The man was arrested on an outstanding warrant and provided very limited cooperation.

Apr 10, 2015 at 0505 hours Surrey responded to a complaint of shots fired in the 11700 block of 96 Avenue. Shots were fired into a residence with people within the house. No one was injured and shell casings were found outside the residence.

Apr 11, 2015 at 1915 hours two men were driving in a vehicle when they were approached by a Nissan Altima in the area of 128 Street and 60 Avenue. None of the males were injured. Bullet casings were seized from the scene. The suspect vehicle has been seized by police.

Apr 12, 2015 at 1647 hours police were in the area of 130 Street and 70 Avenue for an unrelated investigation when shots were heard. Police located a male with an injury to his leg, his friend, and a vehicle with bullet holes. The man was taken to hospital. There has been no cooperation from these men.

Apr 12, 2015 at 2054 hours police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 137 Street and 88 Avenue. Two men were observed walking down the street getting into a vehicle. Police responded and located a vehicle with bullet holes.

Apr 13, 2015 at 0157 hours a grey four-door sedan and a grey Dodge Ram were in the area 77 Avenue and 146A Street when the occupants of the sedan fired four or five shots at the truck. The victim’s vehicle had bullet holes.

Apr 13, 2015 at 2230 hours police responded to a report of shots fired and a collision in the area of 148 Street and 69 Avenue. The driver of the vehicle that collided with a parked car took off from the area and was seen carrying a gun. The vehicle and bullet exhibits have been seized from the scene. No one is cooperating with police.