Surrey-based internet radio host says her car was shot at, RCMP investigating

A Surrey-based internet talk show host says her car was shot at Saturday night and she believes it may be because of her outspoken views about issues in her city.

Ashiana Khan, the host of a morning show and the CEO ofMedia Waves Communication, says she was driving home from a family dinner when shots were fired.

"I wasn't hurt.I didn't have any injuries. I was traumatized, scared," she said.

SurreyRCMPare investigating the incident in the 17600 block of Fraser Highway at approximately 11:00 p.m.

"The initial inspection of the vehicle by officers who attended the scene determined the damage is consistent with ballistic damage, so a bullet orsome kind of firearm,"said Cpl.ElenoreSturko, a spokesperson for the SurreyRCMP.

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Officers temporarily shut down the 18400 block of Fraser Highway to conduct their investigation.Police haven't said whether the apparent shooting was targeted.

"Reports like this areobviouslygoing to be concerning to the public. Police are also concerned.We are taking this investigation very seriously," said Sturko.

Khan believes she was targeted because of her outspoken views on gang violence and the need for more police officers in Surrey. She was also one of the organizers of a rally that drew thousands against gang violence after the death of two teenagers.

"I guess people don't like the truth," she said.

Despite the 'traumatizing' incident, she says her messaging on the radio won't change.

"I'm trying to be strong. Trying to get out of it, trying not to get intimidated by these incidents," she said.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the SurreyRCMPat 604-599-0502 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS orwww.solvecrime.ca.

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