RCMP say further investigation has ruled out road rage as the reason for a late-night shooting in a townhouse parking lot in Surrey.
Police say a minor car crash between a light-coloured Jeep Wrangler and grey Toyota Sienna in a townhouse parking lot near 96th Avenue and Prince Charles Boulevard at 11:15 p.m. resulted in the driver of the Jeep pulling out a gun and firing into the Sienna.
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The 17-year-old victim was driven to nearby Surrey Memorial Hospital, and he was later transferred to Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster where he is in serious but stable condition.
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A 32-year-old suspect was tracked down, arrested, and is in custody.
Both vehicles were seized as police investigate.
Police say it appears the shooting was targeted, but does not appear to be gang-related.
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