Victim identified in ‘targeted’ Surrey shooting

A deadly shooting in Surrey over the weekend is believed to be targeted—and likely tied to organized crime.

A homicide in Surrey was targeted and likely linked to organized crime, according to authorities, who identified the victim Monday.

Officers were called to the scene near 152 Street and 104 Avenue on Friday around 11:40 p.m. where they found a man with what would prove to be fatal gunshot wounds, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said in a statement. A burning pick-up truck was found 15 minutes later near 136 Street and 115 Avenue.

The victim has been identified as Jaskaran Birring, 26, of Chilliwack.

“Mr. Birring had previous interactions with the police and was believed to be involved in the drug trade,” IHIT’s statement said.

“Early indications suggest this was a targeted incident related to organized crime. Investigators are working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the homicide and to identify all parties involved.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact IHIT. Investigators are also asking anyone who has dash-cam or surveillance video from either the location of the shooting or where the torched vehicle was found to call 1-877-551-4448.