Two B.C. teenagers have been charged after a shooting in South Surrey earlier this month.
On Tuesday, Surrey RCMP stated that two youths have been charged in an investigation that started on Feb. 1.
At 1:21 a.m. that day, police responded to shots fired at a South Surrey residence on 154 Street. Once officers arrived on the scene, they located evidence that confirmed the shooting. No one is believed to have been injured.
A search warrant led police to discover three firearms and multiple electronic devices at a house nearly 13 kilometres away at 140 Street on Feb. 6.
Two 16-year-old boys from Surrey were arrested for careless use of a firearm and discharging a firearm with intent. Police said the two teens were released without charges on Feb. 6.
Cpl. Sarbjit Sangha says that at the time of this incident, there was speculation circulating that this was connected to foreign interference.
"Investigators have not established any links to foreign interference in relation to this matter,” says Sangha.
The BC Prosecution Service has now approved charges of discharging a firearm into a place and possessing a loaded prohibited firearm.
"The youths are currently being held in custody awaiting their next court appearance,” says Sangha.
No further details are being released about the youth as the Youth Criminal Justice Act protects the privacy of young persons who are accused or found guilty of a crime.
