A Surrey Police patch is worn by an officer at RCMP "E" Division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
By The Canadian Press

Man charged in Surrey, B.C., shooting that injured driver, setting off crash

Apr 7, 2026 | 10:32 AM

SURREY — A man has been charged in a shooting in Metro Vancouver that injured a vehicle driver, setting off a crash.

Surrey police say officers responded to the crash March 24 on University Drive.

Police say arriving officers found a person had been hit by a bullet while driving down the street.

The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and no updates have been given on their condition.

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Police say major crime investigators then identified a suspect who has been arrested and was charged.

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The 42-year-old man is accused of assault and reckless discharge of a firearm, and he remains in police custody until his next court appearance on April 17.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 7, 2026.

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