IHIT identifies victim in targeted Surrey shooting

A Surrey neighbourhood is behind police lines after homicide near 146th and 83A Avenue. (CTV)

Homicide investigators have confirmed the identity of a man killed in an apparent targeted shooting in Surrey over the weekend.

Birinder Khangura, 29, was found shot to death in his truck Saturday in the 14500-block of 83A Avenue.

According to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, witnesses in the area saw a white minivan leave the scene after hearing the shots.

About 15 minutes later, a white Pontiac Montana minivan was found in flames on 141 Street close, according to police.

The hunt is now on for a suspect or suspects. Police said Khangura did not have a criminal record and believe the shooting was targeted.

No arrests have been made and investigators are asking anyone with information to call the IHIT tipline at 1-877-551-4448 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.