A shooting late Saturday night in South Surrey has now become a homicide investigation as police shuffles through the suspects to determine the killer. Surrey RCMP said Sunday that a shooting on August 27 is now a homicide investigation, and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called. A 37-year-old man has died of injuries, following a shooting outside a residence in the 16600 block of 19 Avenue. Police were called to the residence at approximately 11 pm on August 27.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

SURREY – A shooting late Saturday night in South Surrey has now become a homicide investigation as police shuffles through the suspects to determine the killer.

Surrey RCMP said Sunday that a shooting on August 27 is now a homicide investigation, and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called.

A 37-year-old man has died of injuries, following a shooting outside a residence in the 16600 block of 19 Avenue. Police were called to the residence at approximately 11 pm on August 27.

IHIT has identified the victim as Troy Michael Regnier, in hopes of furthering their investigation.

“We’re urging anyone who knew Mr. Regnier to come forward and speak with police,” says Sergeant Timothy Pierotti of IHIT. “Investigators continue to work to determine the motive. This is believed to be an isolated incident and does not appear to be related to the Lower Mainland gang conflict.”

While still early in the investigation, initial indications are that the shooting stemmed from an altercation between parties known to each other.

Several people were detained by police following the incident, and police are working to determine who may have been involved in the shooting.

Surrey RCMP is working closely with IHIT investigators, as well as the Integrated Forensic Identification Team. Police are conducting neighborhood canvassing and speaking with witnesses to obtain further information. Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have dash camera footage from the area around the time of the shooting to contact police.

IHIT is asking any witnesses or anyone traveling in the 16600 block of 19 Avenue, Surrey between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. with dash cameras, to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.