Shooting of 28-year-old Surrey murder victim linked to gang warfare: IHIT

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“This shooting happened in a residential area. It was a total disregard for the safety of others, ”said IHIT Sgt. David Lee.

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Homicide investigators believe this black Ford pickup was involved in the Oct. 5 murder of Sharnbeer Singh Somal, 28, of Surrey.
Homicide investigators believe this black Ford pickup was involved in the Oct. 5 murder of Sharnbeer Singh Somal, 28, of Surrey. IHIT photo /PNG

The latest victim of the Lower Mainland gang conflict is a 28-year-old Surrey man.

In a press release, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said Sharnbeer Singh Somal was killed on Tuesday. Somal was found with gunshot wounds around 10 p.m. in a driveway in the area of ​​122nd Street and 80th Avenue.

IHIT said that the police knew Somal and that she was the target of the murder. His murder is believed to be related to an “ongoing gang conflict,” police said.

“This shooting happened in a residential area. It was a total disregard for the safety of others, ”said IHIT Sgt. David Lee. “We urge anyone with information to come forward and help find those responsible.”

Police want to speak to anyone who saw a black Ford pickup in the area at the time of the shooting and afterward. The truck was found on fire near 129A Street and 72A Avenue.

“The areas around the shooting and the car burning are of particular importance. Dash cam footage is requested in those areas on October 5 at around 8-10:30 pm. Anyone with these or information is asked to contact IHIT, ”the statement said.

Anyone with information should contact the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-4448, or by email at [email protected]. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Reference-vancouversun.com

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