File: 26-4142 (SP)

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over conduct of a homicide investigation after the body of a man was found deceased on the ground in the 3500 block 176 Street, Surrey.

At approximately 12:05 pm on January 13, 2026, SPS officers responded to calls of a man lying near the street in the 3500 block of 176 Street, Surrey. Upon arrival, members located a man apparently suffering from gunshot wounds. Surrey Fire Services and BCEHS attended, and the man was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.

IHIT has now taken over the investigation and are working in partnership with SPS to complete priority investigative tasks.

On January 13, 2026, SPS responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the area of 18900 block of 40th Avenue, Surrey. At this stage, investigators believe this to be related to the ongoing investigation.

Investigators are looking for anyone with information, CCTV or dash camera footage from 18900 block of 40th Street, Surrey from 11:00 am and 1:00 pm and from the 3500 block of 176 Street Avenue between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm on January 13, 2026. Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

As IHIT is now the lead investigative agency, any inquiries should be directed to IHIT.