Targeted shooting in Surrey sends 1 to hospital

One man has been taken to hospital with seriousinjuries after what appears to be a targetedshooting in Surrey.

Surrey RCMP responded to reports of several shots being fired in the 12200 block of 92 Avenue, around 8 p.m. Saturday.

Officers found one man with nonlife-threatening gunshot wounds at the scene. He was taken to hospital shortly after.

Police say a vehicle was seen fleeing the scene shortly after the incident, but they do not have a suspect vehicle description at this time.

The investigation is still in its early stages, but police believe this shooting was targeted.

On Friday, Surrey RCMPsaidtheysaw a spike in 'shots fired' incidents throughout March, and that there have been 28 such incidents so far in 2016.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Surrey RCMP, or contact Crime Stoppers.

With files from Rafferty Baker.