One man deceased in Newton

Surrey

2022-08-31 14:52 PDT

File # 2022-131587

Surrey RCMP is currently on scene following an assault that has left one man deceased.

On August 31, 2022 at 1:50 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to 14100-block of 61 Avenue after a report of an altercation between two men. Upon police attendance, an adult male was located in medical distress. Despite all attempts by first responders to save the man’s life, he succumbed to his injuries on scene.

A suspect was taken into custody by police.

The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and will be working in partnership with Surrey RCMP.

Police are currently in the evidence gathering phase, no further information will be provided at this time. Further details and media availability will be handled by the IHIT Media Relations Officer.

Anyone with further information who has not already spoken to police is asked to contact the IHIT tip line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Released by

Cst. Gurvinder Ghag

Email: surrey_media_relations@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: http://www.surreyrcmp.ca

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