One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Surrey Sunday night, and two SPS officers were injured in a separate collision while responding.
Surrey Shooting Sends One Person to Hospital; Police Officers Injured in Related Crash
Gunfire Reported Outside Surrey Home
A person was reportedly taken to hospital after shots were fired outside a home in Surrey on Sunday night, prompting a significant police response. The gunfire was reported around 9:10 p.m. on Nov. 23 in the 12100-block of 101B Avenue, where first responders found evidence of a shooting. The individual believed to have been injured was transported to hospital with suspected gunshot wounds, according to information from a freelance photographer at the scene. Police are working to confirm who was involved, what led to the shooting, and why the gunfire occurred.
Street Closed as Officers Investigate the Scene
Officers quickly closed the road and set up police tape to preserve the scene while investigators collected evidence. The area remained restricted to determine where the shots originated, how the incident unfolded, and whether the shooting was targeted. Police have not announced any arrests or suspects, and the motive remains under investigation as officers continue gathering statements and reviewing physical evidence.
SPS Cruiser Involved in Collision While Responding
At roughly the same time as the shooting response, an SPS cruiser was involved in a separate collision in the 12500-block of 96 Avenue. A photographer at the scene initially reported that the police vehicle appeared to have T-boned another car. However, Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton clarified Monday that the marked SPS SUV, travelling with lights and sirens activated, was struck by another vehicle while officers were responding to the shooting call. The two officers inside the cruiser sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.
Collision Investigation Continues
The two occupants of the civilian vehicle involved in the crash were not injured, police confirmed. The collision is now under active investigation as authorities review how the vehicles made contact and what led to the impact. Traffic in the area was temporarily disrupted while the damaged police SUV was examined and removed.
Further Police Updates Expected
SPS says it expects to release additional information regarding the shooting later Monday morning as investigators confirm the extent of the victim’s injuries and assess potential suspects or motives. Authorities continue piecing together the sequence of events to understand how the shooting occurred and how the police response led to the secondary collision.
