SURREY, Canada (Diya TV) — A 21-year-old man was shot and killed Thursday evening in what investigators believe was a targeted, gang-related attack in Surrey, B.C. The victim, identified as Bilal Hameed, died at the scene. The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. near 108 Avenue and 129 Street in a quiet residential neighborhood. Police say Hameed was behind the wheel of a vehicle when he was shot multiple times outside a home.
According to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), Hameed had previous interactions with police. Officers believe the killing was not random, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Hameed had reported ties to Rahat Rao and Tarik Kiani, known associates of Pakistani intelligence-linked networks. Rahat Rao, who was reportedly set on fire last year, was believed to have connections to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Both Rao and Kiani have been linked to organized criminal activity in British Columbia.
Although police have not confirmed whether Hameed’s ties to these individuals played a direct role in his death, sources familiar with the investigation suggest a possible connection. Surrey Police Service and IHIT officers rushed to the scene following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found Hameed suffering from severe injuries. Despite attempts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after.
Later that night, police discovered a burned black Dodge pickup truck in the 9400 block of 184 Street. Investigators believe the vehicle was connected to the shooting. It had been torched, a tactic commonly used in gang violence to destroy evidence.
IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Freda Fong said police are actively collecting evidence. “Police are working diligently to identify all parties involved in this shooting,” she said. “Investigators are expected to be in the area interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and canvassing for video.”
This marks the fourth homicide in Surrey in 2025. Law enforcement continues to battle a rise in gang-related violence across Metro Vancouver. While homicide numbers remain relatively low, authorities say the trend of targeted attacks is deeply concerning.
Police are urging the public to come forward with any information. In particular, they are asking for dashcam footage from drivers in the area between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the night of the shooting.
Residents in the area expressed shock and frustration. Many are concerned about the increasing frequency of gun violence in what were once peaceful neighborhoods. Local leaders have called for stronger community policing efforts and expanded youth outreach programs to prevent gang recruitment.
