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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Do you recognize these tattoos? Police working to ID body in Surrey, B.C.
An image of a tattoo on the unidentified man's left calf. (Handout) Police in Surrey, B.C., have released several photos of a man who died in hospital earlier this year, with the hope that someone will be able to identify him. Investigators say the man's death is not considered suspicious. He was found shortly before 9 p.m. on April 12, near the intersection of 152 Street and 101 Avenue, in the city's Guildford neighbourhood. The unidentified man was taken to hospital, where he died a few days later, according to a statement from the Surrey Police Service. Authorities described the man as likely in his 40s, with brown hair, brown eyes and a beard. Photos showing the man's tattoos were released Friday 'with the hope that someone who recognizes them will come forward and contact police,' the Surrey Police Service said. Surrey police work to identify man's body (Handout) An image of a tattoo on the unidentified man's left chest. (Handout) The agency has been working with the B.C. Coroners Service, forensic investigators and missing persons investigators but has so far been unsuccessful in identifying the man, according to the statement. An image of a tattoo on the unidentified man's torso An image of a tattoo on the unidentified man's torso. (Handout) Anyone who recognizes the tattoos or has information related to the man's identity is asked to call the Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or
CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Man dead after shooting in Surrey, B.C.: police
Social Sharing Police say a man is dead after a shooting in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday night. Officers were called to a shooting near the 10800 block of 129 Street around 7:40 p.m., according to a press release from the Surrey Police Service. Officers found a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. He died at the scene despite life-saving measures, according to police. "While the motive is still under investigation, the incident does not appear to be random in nature," said Sgt. Tige Pollock in the release. Police say it is Surrey's fourth recorded homicide of the year.
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Police intelligence behind B.C. call for Bishnoi gang's terror listing: minister
British Columbia's public safety minister said police intelligence had linked many cases of extortion against the South Asian community to India's Lawrence Bishnoi gang, giving the government confidence to recently seek its listing as a terrorist organization. Garry Begg, who is also solicitor general, said Thursday that the provincial government was providing $100,000 to set up a 60-day Crime Stoppers awareness campaign for victims in an effort to encourage witnesses to come forward. 'It's important that we realize that there is fear in the community at large,' Begg said, adding that it is something the awareness campaign aims to address. 'A situation like this creates a level of awareness that helps people who are victims or who are aware of victims understand that this is a society problem,' he said. 'If I could speak directly to the community — if you are a victim of extortion, if you do receive a call, the most important thing that you can do is report it to the police.' Premier David Eby said last week he would ask the federal government to declare the India-based gang a terrorist organization, which would allow Canada to freeze its assets and give police more tools to combat their crimes. Begg said the Bishnoi gang had 'publicly linked themselves' to a number of cases locally. 'And through our co-operation with international police agencies and local police, we're satisfied — that is, the government is satisfied — that their attempts to link themselves to the crimes committed here comprise enough for the federal government to accede to our request to identify them as a terrorist group,' he said. Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke said on Wednesday that her city supported the action, calling the extortion attempts 'economic terrorism.' She said victims must not stay silent out of fear, and should report all extortion threats. 'The violence and intimidation our community faces are unacceptable,' Locke's statement said. 'We have seen a disturbing rise in extortions, threats of violence, and ongoing shootings linked to these criminal organizations.' Locke also said many Surrey residents were 'too frightened to go to police' to report similar threats. 'Our community members must feel confident to report these crimes,' she said. 'We must ask ourselves why they are scared. Fear should never silence victims or witnesses.' Police have previously said that South Asian community members have been extorted of cash under the threat of violence or death, and that the Bishnoi gang based in India has been linked to some threats. Surrey Police Service Chief Const. Norm Lipinski said on Thursday that there had been 12 files of alleged extortions in the community since the beginning of this year, although none had been put forward to the Crown for prosecution. 'We feel that is under-reported,' Lipinski said of the number of files being investigated as possible extortion cases. Police in nearby Abbotsford, B.C., said in 2023 that they were investigating cases linked to the Bishnoi gang involving affluent South Asian community members being extorted. Surrey community members gathered last weekend to discuss the issue, while police have said there has been an uptick in complaints about threats of violence delivered through letters, calls and online messages. Eby said on Wednesday that B.C. had reached out to both Ontario and Alberta because they were 'similarly affected by this extortion conduct,' encouraging them to also push for the Bishnoi gang to be declared a terrorist organization in Canada. 'We believe that the more provinces that are supportive, the faster the federal government will move on this,' Eby said, adding that Begg had also reached out to his federal counterpart, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree. 'We hope they're able to move very quickly to support police by declaring this organization (and) any other allegedly involved organizations in this designation, so that police have the tools that they need to end this conduct as quickly as possible.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 26, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Barricaded man arrested after shooting in Surrey, B.C., hotel
A Surrey Police Service patch is seen on an officer's uniform in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck Heavily armed police arrested one man early Wednesday morning after gunshots were heard inside a Surrey, B.C., hotel where the suspect had allegedly barricaded himself inside a suite. Police were initially called to check on the well-being of the man who was staying at the hotel located in the 12400 block of King George Boulevard in the city's Bridgeview neighbourhood, the Surrey Police Service said in a news release. Investigators determined the man had a firearm and had barricaded himself inside the unit. Neighbouring hotel suites were evacuated and the Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team was called to the scene. Shortly after midnight, officers heard gunshots 'being fired from inside the suite, with the shots being fired towards the outside,' according to the release. The man was arrested just before 1 a.m. and taken to hospital for evaluation, where he remains in custody, police said Wednesday morning. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Police did not report any injuries as a result of the shooting.
Global News
4 days ago
- Global News
Tori Dunn's accused killer charged with assaulting peace officer in Surrey
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook The man accused of killing Tori Dunn in her Surrey home one year ago is facing a new and unrelated charge. Adam Troy Mann, 41, is accused of assaulting a peace officer in Surrey on April 22. According to Surrey Police Service, the alleged assault on a provincial corrections officer occurred inside the Surrey Pretrial Centre, where the suspect was in custody at the time. 2:00 Coroner's inquest ordered in the killing of Tori Dunn Mann has been in custody since his arrest following Dunn's homicide on June 16, 2024. Story continues below advertisement Dunn was critically injured in an apparent random attack in her Port Kells home, and died in hospital. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Mann is charged with second-degree murder in her death. Dunn's father, Aron Dunn, believes the successful young entrepreneur, who owned a landscaping company, was killed in a home invasion after returning home from celebrating her fiance's birthday.
