A Squamish, B.C., man has been charged with attempted murder in a shooting in Surrey that injured two people while a child was nearby.
Surrey police say the gunfire broke out on Dec. 16, on 67B Avenue near 126 Street.
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First responders arrived to find a woman and her husband who had been shot. Their young child, who was in a nearby car, escaped without injury.
On Wednesday, Surrey police announced the arrest of Gagandeep Singh Bakshi, 21.
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Along with attempted murder, he’s also charged with discharging a firearm with intent, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
Baskshi remains in custody pending a Feb. 10 court appearance in Surrey.
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