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Charges laid in Surrey shooting that seriously injured 17-year-old boy

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A 32-year-old Surrey man is facing six charges in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a 17-year-old boy in January.

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The shooting happened around 11:15 p.m. on Jan. 9, outside a townhouse complex in the 9500-block of Prince Charles Boulevard.

Police said it appears that a light coloured Jeep Wrangler drove up to the townhouse complex and collided with a Toyota minivan.

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The driver of the Jeep then exited and fired into the van before fleeing, police said.

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Police were able to track down and arrest a suspect on site, while the minivan drove to Surrey Memorial Hospital, where the 17-year-old was treated.

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According to Surrey RCMP, Rajinder Sandhu is now charged with attempted murder, along with five firearms charges.

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Police believe the attack was targeted and related to a previous dispute, but that the victim was not the intended target.

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The shooting is not believed to be a part of the wider regional gang conflict or the drug trade, police said.

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

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