Man killed in Cloverdale shooting, witnesses report hearing as many as 12 shots

One man is dead in a shooting that took place in the Cloverdale area on Tuesday night, Surrey RCMP said in a news release.

Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 6300-block of 166 Street in Surrey at about 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday night.

Officers found a dead man on the scene in a vehicle in the driveway of his home when they arrived.

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Witnesses at the scene reported hearing as many as 12 shots.

The victim has now been identified as 22-year-old Pardeep Singh of Surrey. Police say he was known to police, and was associated to gangs. Investigators are working to determine motive, but believe that Singh’s murder was targeted.

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A light-coloured minivan was seen leaving the scene, and it was last seen driving on 64 Avenue from 166 Street.

“Investigators are looking for a suspect vehicle described as a light coloured minivan that fled the area after the shooting occurred,” said Cpl. Meghan Foster of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.  Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).