Surrey RCMP have provided an update on the incident that took place in the area of Scott Road Skytrain Station Wednesday afternoon.
At approximately 4:20 p.m. on January 30, “Surrey RCMP received 911 calls reporting a shooting. At the same time, RCMP were alerted by Metro Vancouver Transit Police, that one of their officers had been shot at the Scott Road Skytrain station platform” reads a statement.
“The Officer has received serious but not life threatening injuries and has been transported to the hospital” continues the statement.
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As of this moment, Surrey RCMP, The Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team, and the Integrated Police Dog Services, and Air One are working to locate and apprehend the suspect who is believed to be armed.
The suspect is described as an adult male in his 20’s, with dark skin, a dark stubble goatee and moustache, and he was last seen wearing a blue hoodie. The suspect was also wearing white nike runners with a large black swoosh.
Police have released a surveillance photo and video of the suspect in connection with the shooting.
https://twitter.com/SurreyRCMP/status/1090852149418962944
If you see the suspect do not approach him, call 911.
A tip line was been set up for the public to provide any information which can assist this investigation. The number is 604-502-6284.
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