Canada gang war claims lives of 2 teens in Surrey: Punjabi-origin boys shot dead in underground parking
Two teenagers believed to be of Punjabi origin were shot dead in a targeted gang-related attack in Surrey, Canada. Police say the double murder is linked to ongoing gang violence in British Columbia
PTC Web Desk: In a shocking incident linked to the ongoing gang violence in Canada, two teenagers were shot dead late Sunday night in Surrey’s Newton area, a neighbourhood with a large Punjabi population.
According to the Surrey Police Service, the firing took place around 10 pm on May 10 in an underground parking area near the 7000-block of 133B Street close to 70 Avenue. Officers rushed to the scene after receiving multiple reports of gunshots and found two young males critically injured.
Despite immediate medical assistance from police personnel and paramedics, both victims died at the spot.
While authorities have not officially disclosed the identities of the deceased, local community sources claimed the victims were aged 16 and 18 and were believed to belong to Punjabi families settled in Surrey.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), which has now taken charge of the case, said preliminary findings suggest the killings were targeted and connected to the ongoing gang conflict in British Columbia. Investigators also indicated that both teenagers allegedly had links to organised criminal networks.
In another major development, a burnt grey sedan was discovered near Enver Creek School in the area of 144 Street and 84 Avenue shortly after the shooting, reported Global News. Police suspect the vehicle may have been used in connection with the attack.
IHIT spokesperson Sgt Freda Fong described the incident as a heartbreaking loss, saying two families are now mourning the deaths of “young lives lost far too early”.
Investigators have appealed to residents and motorists to share any dashcam footage or information recorded between 9 pm and 11 pm in the surrounding area on the night of the incident.
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke also voiced concern over the rise in violent crimes and stressed the need for stronger anti-gang action to tackle the worsening situation.
No arrests have been made so far, and the investigation remains ongoing.