Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting connected to an incident that resulted in a patient being transported to Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey, British Columbia. While the hospital itself was not the scene of the shooting, emergency personnel treated the injured individual after law enforcement responded to the incident elsewhere in the city.
According to the Surrey Police Service, officers responded to a report of a suspicious individual near a residence on Southpark Crescent. Police said the encounter escalated, leading officers to discharge their firearms. The injured man required emergency medical treatment at the scene before being transported to Surrey Memorial Hospital for further care. His current medical condition has not been publicly disclosed.
As required under British Columbia’s police accountability process, the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) has assumed responsibility for investigating the officer-involved shooting. Investigators will determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the events leading up to the use of force by police officers. The IIO has appealed for witnesses and anyone with relevant video footage to come forward to assist with the investigation.
Authorities have emphasized that the shooting did not occur inside Surrey Memorial Hospital, despite social media posts that have caused confusion. The hospital continued normal operations while providing emergency medical care to the injured individual after the police response. Officials have not reported any threat to patients, visitors, or hospital staff related to this incident.
Surrey Memorial Hospital remains one of British Columbia’s busiest emergency care facilities, serving residents throughout Surrey and the Fraser Health region. The hospital routinely receives patients from police, ambulance, and emergency responses occurring across the city and surrounding communities.
Police have not released the identity of the injured individual, and no officers were reported injured during the confrontation. Investigators continue gathering evidence, including witness statements, physical evidence, and any available video recordings, as part of the independent review. Officials have not announced whether any criminal charges will result from the incident pending completion of the investigation.
Members of the public are encouraged to rely on verified information from the Surrey Police Service, the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia, and Fraser Health as the investigation continues. Additional details regarding the circumstances of the officer-involved shooting are expected to be released once investigators complete the preliminary stages of their inquiry.