18-Year-Old Gaurav Deol Killed in Gang-Related Shooting in Surrey, Police Identify Victim
Homicide investigators have identified 18-year-old Gaurav Deol of Surrey as the victim of a fatal weekend shooting believed to be targeted and linked to gang activity, marking another deadly incident involving a teenager in the city.
Surrey Police responded to reports of gunfire at about 12:22 a.m. Sunday, May 31, near 138 Street and 62 Avenue in the Newton neighbourhood. Officers found Deol inside a vehicle that had crashed into a utility pole. He was suffering from gunshot wounds.
“Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, the man died at the scene,” the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said in a news release Tuesday, June 2.
IHIT Releases Victim’s Name to Advance Investigation
On Tuesday, IHIT publicly identified the victim as Gaurav Deol, a Surrey resident. Police said victim names are not released in every homicide case, but investigators chose to do so in this case to help move the investigation forward.
Police believe the shooting was targeted and gang-related, though investigators said the case remains in its early stages. IHIT is working with Surrey Police Service, RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit, Integrated Forensic Identification Services and the BC Coroners Service.
Burned SUV Linked to Surrey Shooting
About 25 minutes after the shooting, police received reports of a vehicle fire in the 10600 block of Salisbury Drive. Investigators later recovered a burned white Toyota SUV, which they believe was used in the shooting.
“This is a tremendously difficult time for the victim’s family, and IHIT investigators are working with them to understand his lifestyle and activities leading up to the shooting,” says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. “A lot of work is underway as we continue an extended canvass for witnesses and video at both the shooting and arson scenes.”
Police Seek Witnesses and Dashcam Video
IHIT is asking anyone who was near either scene between 10:00 p.m. on May 30, 2026, and 1:00 a.m. on May 31, 2026, to come forward. Investigators are especially seeking witnesses, surveillance video and dashcam footage.
Anyone with information is urged to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at [email protected].
