Surrey RCMP corrects record on homicide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar following media inquiry
SURREY — Surrey RCMP released a statement Tuesday afternoon that intends to correct misinformation surrounding the actions of its officers, in their initial response and while on scene at the homicide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey on June 18, 2023.
On Saturday, September 23, Surrey RCMP received a request from an international media outlet which contained a list of questions directed at multiple police agencies with a deadline the following day. This did not provide an adequate opportunity to respond. Subsequently a story was published which contained inaccurate information on the police response to this homicide.
“Surrey RCMP recognizes the importance of ensuring that accurate information is being reported on the homicide of Mr. Nijjar,” Surrey Mounties said in a statement.
The first 911 call in relation to this incident was received at 8:27 p.m. and the first officers arrived on scene in under four minutes, with more officers arriving on scene shortly after.
