'Unintended victim' shot during altercation in Surrey, B.C.

Police say a woman was the"unintended victim" of a shooting between two suspects in a residential neighbourhood in Surrey, B.C.

Staff Sgt. Dale Carr said several people phoned 911 at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon to report gunshots between two groups of peoplein separate vehicles.

When officers arrived at the scene on147A Street near 76th Avenue, they found a woman whose back had been grazed by a bullet.

Carr said she was in a vehicle with other people, possibly as a passenger, when she was shot.

She was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

"We have spoken numerous times about an incident like this," Carr said. "This is very concerning behaviour to both the police and the community ofSurrey."

Carr said some of the suspects, who were "intended victims," left the area in a black Hyundaiwith a front bumper that had fallen off.

The suspects were seen fleeing in a red pickup truck, which was found nearby, on fire, moments later. Witnesses saw two men fleeing.

Investigators with the serious crimes unit say they believe the suspects knew each other and the altercation was targeted.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Surrey RCMPat 604-599-0502 or contact Crime Stoppers.