Two people shot, car set on fire in Cloverdale Sunday evening

Police are investigating after shots were fired Sunday evening in Cloverdale and later linked to two injured individuals who arrived at hospital and a car that was found on fire.

Reports of shots fired were called into Surrey RCMP around 8:44 p.m. on Sunday, located in the area of 18300block 80 Avenue. Investigators on scene found evidence of gunfire and launched an investigation.

Just four minutes later, Langley RCMP were called to

Langley Memorial Hospital after two individuals arrived seeking treatment for gun shot wounds.

“It was determined that these subjects were associated to the shooting on 80 Avenue and all information has been passed on to the Surrey RCMP,” read a media release.

A few minutes later, at 9:03 p.m., Surrey RCMP were called about a car on fire in the 16500-block of Northview Crescent. Early indications are that the vehicle fire is linked to the earlier shooting.

The investigation is now being spearheaded by Surrey RCMP's serious crime unit.

“The investigation is still in its early stages and investigators are reviewing all available details to determine exactly what happened and what led up to these events,” said police in a statement. “It is believed that this is a targeted event and the general public is not at risk.”

Anyone with information about the shooting, the injured individuals or the vehicle fire who has not already spoken to police should contact investigators at 604-599-0502.