IHIT called in, man charged after Surrey resident killed in Friday shooting

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IHIT has been called in after Christopher Raymond Hartl was shot while inside a residence in the 12600-block of 97th Avenue.

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Apr 02, 2022 • 32 minutes ago • 1 minute read • Join the conversation

On April 1, 2022 48-year old Christopher Raymond Hartl from Surrey was shot while in a residence in the 12600-block of 97th Avenue in Surrey. Hartl died later from his injuries in hospital.
On April 1, 2022 48-year old Christopher Raymond Hartl from Surrey was shot while in a residence in the 12600-block of 97th Avenue in Surrey. Hartl died later from his injuries in hospital. Photo by IHIT /PNG

A 48-year-old man has died following a shooting incident in Surrey on Friday afternoon.

Christopher Raymond Hartl, of Surrey, was shot while inside a residence in the 12600-block of 97th Avenue.

Hartl later died in hospital.

RCMP said the shooting is isolated and not connected to the ongoing Lower Mainland gang conflict.

On Saturday, 40-year old Darren Ellis Scott was charged with second-degree murder.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the investigation, along with the forensics team and the BC Coroners Service.

“We wish to thank the quick actions of all our policing partners,” said Sgt. David Lee of IHIT. “Even though there are charges, we will still be collecting evidence and speaking to witnesses.”

Anyone with information should contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at [email protected].

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