Surrey RCMP investigate reported gunfire in Whalley

There was a large police presence in Whalley Thursday morning, as police investigated what neighbours described as a shooting.

Surrey RCMP cordoned off the intersection of University Drive and 105A Avenue, just blocks from Surrey City Hall.

Officers could be seen scouring the area with a K9 unit.

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Neighbours told Global News they heard shots in the area just before 6 a.m.

Police have since reopened the intersection, and have not commented on the investigation.

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