Surrey shootings: Shakiel Basra, Amarpreet Samra charged in school incident

Surrey RCMP have issued warrants for the arrests of Shakiel Basra and Amarpreet Samra in connection with a shooting at an elementary school in September.

The two men both 21 are charged with four counts, including attempt to commitmurder, over the incident at Strawberry Hill Elementary, which left another man injured.

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Basra and Samra are believed to have connections in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan, and may be driving a light-coloured jeep with Saskatchewan plates, 685 JUD.

The public is advised to call 911 immediately if they spot either of the men, but should not approach them, police said.

Surrey has been the scene of a violent turf war between rival gangs since early this year, and police have expressed frustration over a lack of co-operation from shooting victims often gang members themselves which has made investigating the crimes difficult.

Announcing today's arrest warrants, Chief Supt. Bill Fordy appealed to those who know the suspects to "do the honourable thing, the brave thing," and call the police.