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RCMP investigating multiple shootings overnight in Surrey, Burnaby

Investigators in Burnaby and Surrey continue to investigate the shootings. It's unknown if either of the incidents are related to each other.

Targeted shootings in Surrey and Burnaby kept police investigators busy; unknown if any were related

The target vehicle was unoccupied, according to RCMP. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)

Surrey RCMP are investigating a shooting that took place in a mall on the Surrey-Delta border Friday night.

A resident who lives in the area told CBC News he heard a number of gunshots around 10:24 p.m. PT.

Police saidthe shots were fired at an unoccupied vehicle, a black SUV parked at a mall in the 8000-block of 120 Street.

Surrey RCMP say no one was injured in the shooting, and believe the shooting was targeted.

They are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the shootingto contact them.

An RCMP officer picks up a shell casing at the scene. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)

Shooting at Burnaby karaokevenue

Meanwhile, at about4:30 a.m., police in Burnabyresponded to another shooting in front of a karaoke venue on Imperial Street near Sellers Avenue.

There were no victims in that incident, but Cpl. Bill Iggulden with Burnaby RCMPsaid the shooting was also likelytargeted.

RCMP said the shooting took place in front of this karaoke venue on Imperial Street. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)

"The shots were directed towards the karaoke bar," said Iggulden.

Investigators in both cities will be looking moreinto the shootings today. It's unknown if either of the incidents are related to each other.

A police dog searches the area around the karaoke bar where the shooting took place. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)