1 dead in Surrey alleyway shooting near 96 Avenue

A man has died in hospital after a shooting in Surrey, B.C., on Sunday.

Police said on Monday that the man was found unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a white Ford Edge SUV after Surrey RCMP were called for gunshots around 5 p.m.

The man was found in an alleyway near 96 Avenue and 130 Street. Witnesses in the area told Global News they heard shots fired.

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“No suspect description is currently available, and police are looking for any witnesses or those with dash camera footage from the area, to contact police,” said Surrey RCMP Sgt. Tammy Lobb.

A short time later, a burnt-out vehicle was found near 141 A Street and 82 A Avenue. Police are investigating if the two incidents are connected.

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The file has been taken over by B.C.’s homicide investigation team.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-877-551-4448.