Two people injured in a hostage taking this morning in Surrey have now died

Ron MacDonald from the Independent Investigations Office of BC, confirming that two people - a man and a woman - have died following a hostage situation in Surrey early this morning.

Surrey RCMP, the Emergency Response Team, and an armoured vehicle arrived at a cul de sac near 133 Street and 98A Avenue, where there were shots fired overnight.

Now, the coroner is confirming the deaths.

Guest: Janet Brown

Global News Senior Reporter, at the scene near 133 Street and 98A Avenue.

Ron MacDonald from the Independent Investigations Office of BC, confirming that two people - a man and a woman - have died following a hostage situation in Surrey early this morning.

Surrey RCMP, the Emergency Response Team, and an armoured vehicle arrived at a cul de sac near 133 Street and 98A Avenue, where there were shots fired overnight.

Now, the coroner is confirming the deaths.

Guest: Janet Brown

Global News Senior Reporter, at the scene near 133 Street and 98A Avenue.