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One man hospitalized after being shot in Surrey on Tuesday night

Surrey RCMP are investigating after a man was shot at 148 Street and 64th Avenue on Tuesday night. Shane MacKichan

Surrey RCMP are investigating after a man was shot and taken to hospital on Tuesday night in Newton at around 8 p.m.

Police say they responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of 148 Street and 64 Avenue.

Police say a suspect wearing dark clothing shot into the vehicle the victim was driving. The victim’s vehicle then hit another car before coming to a stop.

A dark-coloured sedan was seen driving away from the area westbound.

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Police say that while the investigation is still in its early stages, they believe the shooting was targeted.

The victim is a 22-year-old man from Surrey who is known to police and believed to be involved in the drug trade, but he is not cooperating with police.

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Anyone who has information about the incident or suspect vehicle, is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or http://www.solvecrime.ca.

 

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