Key Takeaways
- Surrey police responded at 3:38 a.m. on Nov. 5 after a security guard at Central City Fun Park reported a man screaming at them
- Officers found the guard with multiple stab wounds to his arm and legs, gave life-saving aid, and arrested a suspect in the parking lot without incident
- Ricco Norman Zanolli, 37, is charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and two counts of breaching a release order, and remains in custody
A 3:38 a.m. Call. A Screaming Man. A Guard Found Stabbed.
A security guard working an overnight shift at a Surrey fun park ended the night in hospital in serious condition — and a 37-year-old man now faces charges.
At 3:38 a.m. on November 5, 2026, Surrey Police Service officers responded after a security guard at the Central City Fun Park, in the 11100 block of 124 Street, called police about a man screaming at them.
Police Find Guard With Stab Wounds in Parking Lot
When officers arrived, they found the guard in the parking lot with multiple stab wounds to his arm and legs. Officers immediately began providing life-saving medical aid.
A suspect was also located in the parking lot and was arrested without incident.
The guard was transported to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services, where he remains in serious condition.
Four Charges, and the Accused Stays in Custody
Police have identified the accused as Ricco Norman Zanolli, 37. He faces four charges:
- Aggravated assault
- Assault with a weapon
- Two counts of breaching a release order
Zanolli remains in custody and was scheduled to appear in Surrey Provincial Court on November 5 at 2 p.m.
What Led to the Stabbing Remains Unclear
Police have not said what led to the stabbing, and the release does not describe any prior connection between the guard and the accused. The charges have not been proven in court.
The Twikup Take
This is the risk built into overnight security work: one guard, alone in a parking lot before dawn, facing a confrontation that turned violent in minutes. The fast response — aid on scene and an arrest in the same parking lot — likely kept a bad night from becoming a fatal one. The guard remains in serious condition, and that is the outcome that matters most here.
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