Shots fired at home in Surrey’s Fleetwood neighbourhood

SURREY (NEWS 1130) — B.C.’s gang conflict has flared up once again in Metro Vancouver.

Residents in Surrey’s Fleetwood area say they heard shots fired Monday in their neighbourhood around 9 p.m. along 83 Avenue near 156 Street.

Mounties say a home and a vehicle were hit with bullets, but there are no reports anyone was shot.

RCMP say the occupants of the home that was targeted are known to police, and have ties to the ongoing gang conflict. RCMP did not provide details on any suspects but said they are seeking the intended victims cooperation to provide more information.

B.C.’s gang conflict has flared up once again in Metro Vancouver. Residents in Surrey’s Fleetwood area say they heard shots fired in their neighbourhood along 83 Avenue near 156 Street.https://t.co/YyMZYgEsSo pic.twitter.com/5PPC3iRfMX

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Video from community page showing the fire down at 16th Avenue and 194 Street in South Surrey – big fire spotted at the secluded site – this comes following reports of a possible shooting @NEWS1130 pic.twitter.com/wg2TG6JSHT

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A car left the scene shortly after the shooting. RCMP say a dark-coloured Chrysler 300 was spotted by officers as it sped off. It was later found on fire near the Surrey-Langley border at 194 Street and 16 Avenue.

B.C.’s ongoing violence has spread outside the Lower Mainland in recent months, and more than 20 people killed this year.

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Many of the shootings have taken place in public spaces, including the Vancouver International Airport, restaurants, and playgrounds.

In May, the province reversed course on its decision to end a 2019 Crime Stoppers campaign aimed at gang violence, rededicating $200,000 to public service announcements asking people to call in gang-related tips anonymously.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or make an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca