Surrey RCMP found a deceased body at a residence in the city Sunday evening which turned out to be shooting related death and the murder investigation has been turned over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). Initial evidence suggests that a shooting occurred at the residence in the morning, but went unreported until the victim was located.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

 SURREY – Surrey RCMP found a deceased body at a residence in the city Sunday evening which turned out to be shooting related death and the murder investigation has been turned over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT).

On January 9, just before 6:00 p.m., Surrey RCMP was called to a residence in the 13500-block of 84 Avenue for a report of deceased person located. Upon attendance, an adult male victim was found inside the residence and confirmed to be deceased. 

Initial evidence suggests that a shooting occurred at the residence in the morning, but went unreported until the victim was located.

The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time, which includes a road closure on 84 Avenue both directions between King George Boulevard and 135A Street.  IHIT has been called and will be working in partnership with the Surrey RCMP.

Police are currently in the evidence gathering phase of the investigation. Further details will be handled by the IHIT Media Relations Officer.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.