Celebration of life for Surrey man killed in case of mistaken identity

LANGLEY (NEWS 1130) – A celebration of life has been held this afternoon in Langley for 47-year-old Paul Bennett.

The Surrey father of two was gunned down in his driveway late last month. Yesterday, RCMP confirmed it was a case of mistaken identity.

Yesterday, homicide investigators and Bennett’s family made a desperate appeal for information that could lead to an arrest.

Police say Bennett, who was a youth hockey coach and registered nurse, had no criminal record or ties to gangs.

Bennet was shot to death in the area of 182A St. and 67A Avenue on June 23, 2018.

“This was a mistaken identity. Paul Bennett was an innocent victim,” said Cpl. Frank Jang with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team yesterday.

There have been no arrests in the case.

“Video surveillance captured a newer model four-door silver Honda civic leaving the area. Our investigators would like to speak with anyone that has information about this particular vehicle,” said Jang.

Anyone with information about the killing is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or by email. You can also call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

 – With files from Denise Wong

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