Taxi passenger hurt, driver uninjured, in suspected targeted shooting in Surrey

SURREY, B.C. – A 40-year-old man has minor injuries to his leg after an early morning shooting in Surrey, B.C.

RCMP say it happened just after 5 a.m. (near 143 Street at 109 Avenue) in the Bridgeview neighbourhood when several gunshots were fired at a taxi, shattering the window and injuring the passenger.

Mounties say there were numerous 911 calls about the attack, including a call from the victim, confirming he had been hit.

The taxi driver was not hurt and drove the man to hospital where he was met by RCMP officers.

A motive for the attack is not known, but investigators say it is likely targeted.

No arrests have been made and Surrey RCMP are urging anyone with information to come forward.