Man charged with attempted murder in Surrey double shooting with child nearby [Video]

A Squamish, B.C., man has been charged with attempted murder in a shooting in Surrey that injured two people while a child was nearby.

Surrey police say the gunfire broke out on Dec. 16, on 67B Avenue near 126 Street.

First responders arrived to find a woman and her husband who had been shot. Their young child, who was in a nearby car, escaped without injury.

On Wednesday, Surrey police announced the arrest of Gagandeep Singh Bakshi, 21.

Along with attempted murder, he’s also charged with discharging a firearm with intent, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.

Baskshi remains in custody pending a Feb. 10 court appearance in Surrey.