One man in hospital after targeted shooting on Surrey-Delta border

One man is in hospital after a shooting on the border of Surrey and Delta.

Surrey RCMP said officers were called to reports of a man being shot in the area of 96 Avenue and 116 Street shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.

When they arrived, they found a 33-year-old man who was taken to hospital with unknown injuries.

Police have not said whether the man was known to police, or whether he was believed to know his assailant.

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The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, and has yet to be located according to the RCMP.

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Mounties said the nearby Royal Heights Elementary school was briefly locked down as a precaution, while officers scoured the area.

Officers with Surrey’s Serious Crimes Unit are now working with Delta police to canvass the area for witnesses.

Police said they believe the attack was targeted, and that there is no danger to the general public, including students at Royal Heights.

Investigators added that it is too early to say whether the shooting was connected with previous shootings or ongoing drug conflict in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey RCMP or contact Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.