IHIT seeking distinct vehicle in connection with Surrey gang hit

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is releasing photos of the suspect vehicle in a May 2 shooting in Surrey.

Surrey RCMP had responded to a report of a shooting in a parking lot in the 14800-block of 108 Avenue.

Two victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds and 20-year-old Jayden Prasad, of Surrey, succumbed to his injuries while the other victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been released from hospital.

Prasad had links to the Brothers Keepers gang, according to sources.

Police are searching for a 2020 blue Hyundai Elantra 4-door sedan. Photo by IHIT

The vehicle, found in the 20600-block of 36th Avenue in Langley, is described as a 2020 blue Hyundai Elantra 4-door sedan. The sedan had a distinct red tire on the rear driver’s side. Photo by IHIT

Homicide investigators have identified and recovered a suspect vehicle seen leaving the parking lot after the shooting. The vehicle, found in the 20600-block of 36th Avenue in Langley, is described as a 2020 blue Hyundai Elantra 4-door sedan. The sedan had a distinct red tire on the rear driver’s side.

“As we stated previously, this incident appears to be targeted and connected to the B.C. gang conflict. We believe that the suspects attempted to light the car on fire, but failed. I am urging anyone with information relating to this vehicle to contact IHIT,” says IHIT media relations officer, Corp. Sukhi Dhesi.

Dhesi earlier said “Prasad was known to police and initial information suggests that this was a targeted incident with ties to the B.C. gang conflict. A possible suspect vehicle was located a short time later in Langley, with indications that an attempt was made to light it on fire.”

Anyone with information can contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

With a file from Kim Bolan

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