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Surrey RCMP investigating another shooting death

Surrey RCMP are investigating another homicide after shots were fired early Sunday.

Car could be seen crashed into pole at 126 Street and 88A Avenue

Evidence markers surround a police photographer at the scene of the latest shooting in Surrey. (Rafferty Baker/CBC)

Surrey RCMP are investigating another homicide after shots were firedearly Sunday.

Police say they received a call of "shots fired" just before 3 a.m. PT at 126 Street and 88AAvenue in Surrey, B.C.

A car could be seen crashed into a pole at that intersection.

A car is shown crashed over a broken pole in the aftermath of a shooting in Surrey early Sunday. Evidence markers litter the ground. (Rafferty Baker/CBC)

One man was taken to hospital, but the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team[IHIT] hassince confirmed he died.

The RCMP'sK-9 unit was deployed to the areaimmediately following the shooting to assist in the search for clues.

IHITis now on scene and has taken over the investigation. It's the 23rd shooting in Surrey and North Delta since March 9.

Last week, Surrey RCMP released photos of gang shooting victims, whose lack of cooperationthey said was endangering public safety.

MAP: Intersection where shooting occurred