Two men found in the South Asian dominated area of Surrey-Newton house has now been declared double homicide as the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken conduct of an investigation. Police said the names of the deceased are not being released pending confirmation of identification and notification to their families. This is believed to be an isolated incident, contained to the residence, with no further risk to the community or public. The two men were known to each other. Neither of the men have criminal records.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

SURREY – Two men found in the South Asian dominated area of Surrey-Newton house has now been declared double homicide as the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken conduct of an investigation. 

On May 15, 2024, first responders from the Surrey RCMP conducted a check of the occupants of a residence in the 6100-block of 151 Street, Surrey. On arrival, officers found two men deceased inside this residence with indications of homicide.  The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was called to investigate.

Homicide investigators have completed evidence collection from the scene but forensic analysis is continuing.

Police said the names of the deceased are not being released pending confirmation of identification and notification to their families. This is believed to be an isolated incident, contained to the residence, with no further risk to the community or public. The two men were known to each other. Neither of the men have criminal records.

Police said the names of the deceased are not being released pending confirmation of identification and notification to their families. This is believed to be an isolated incident, contained to the residence, with no further risk to the community or public. The two men were known to each other. Neither of the men have criminal records.

On May 15, first responders from the Surrey RCMP conducted a check of the occupants of a residence in the 6100-block of 151 Street, Surrey. On arrival, officers found two men deceased inside this residence with indications of homicide.  The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was called to investigate.

Homicide investigators have completed evidence collection from the scene but forensic analysis is continuing. 

Police said the names of the deceased are not being released pending confirmation of identification and notification to their families. This is believed to be an isolated incident, contained to the residence, with no further risk to the community or public. The two men were known to each other. Neither of the men have criminal records.

IHIT is working in partnership with the Surrey RCMP, the BC Coroners Service, and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS). Canvassing efforts are ongoing in that Newton neighbourhood for witnesses and CCTV.

 “We are in stages of determining exactly what transpired at this Surrey residence,” said Staff Sergeant 

 IHIT is asking anyone with dash-camera or CCTV video in the area around the 6100-block of 151 Street to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.