Surrey has become a hot bed of gunplay and this weekend was no exception as Surrey RCMP investigate two shootings within a span of hours in the city. At approximately 7:39 p.m. on Sunday  August 29, Surrey RCMP responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a possible shooting in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant in the 12900-block of 96 Avenue. Prior to the Whalley gunplay, Surrey RCMP were at a residence in the area of 91st avenue and 148th street, Surrey for a report of a male who has been shot. Earlier Sunday morning at approximately 0330 hours, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a male who had been shot in the 9100 block of 148th street.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

SURREY – Surrey has become a hot bed of gunplay and this weekend was no exception as Surrey RCMP investigate two shootings within a span of hours in the city.

The latest shooting occurred in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant in Whalley.

At approximately 7:39 p.m. on Sunday  August 29, Surrey RCMP responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a possible shooting in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant in the 12900-block of 96 Avenue.

Members of the public reported seeing an argument between two groups of males, which escalated into the use of pepper spray and then shots were fired. The males left the area in two separate vehicles prior to police arrival.

Officers did not locate any injured parties, or any evidence that a person was injured in the shooting. Suspect and vehicle descriptions will not be released to the public at this time as the witness statement are still underway.

Prior to the Whalley gunplay, Surrey RCMP were at a residence in the area of 91st avenue and 148th street, Surrey for a report of a male who has been shot.

Earlier Sunday morning at approximately 0330 hours, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a male who had been shot in the 9100 block of 148th street.

Upon arrival, officers located a 35 year old male suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower leg who has been transported to a local area hospital in stable condition with non life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is still in its early stages, but initial indications are that this incident is targeted and there is no risk to the public. There is also no indication that this incident is related to the lower mainland gang conflict.

Anyone with more information, including dash cam footage around the area of 9100 block of 148th street between the hours of 0300 and 0400, is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote file# 2021-131168

If you wish to make an anonymous report please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.