An assault in Surrey has left one man dead, RCMP said Wednesday.
Mounties were called to 61 Avenue near 141 Street shortly before 2 p.m. to reports of “an altercation between two men.”
Officers arrived to find one man in medical distress. Despite first aid attempts, he died at the scene.
Police said they have arrested a suspect.
Surrey RCMP said the area would be cordoned off for “a significant amount of time,” and that the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) had been called to take conduct of the file.
Anyone with information is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email at ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.