A murder investigation as been launched after the body of a man was killed in a suspected shooting at a private party.
Several other people suffered serious injuries in the incident at the party at an address in Church Lane, Headley, around 2.30 am.
Police said the man, who has not yet been formally identified, was declared dead at the scene.
Officers confirmed they are treating the incident as a shooting but said a post-mortem examination is to be carried out to find out the exact cause of the man's death.
Several other people are believed to have sustained serious injuries, Surrey Police said.
No arrests have been made so far, but there is "no ongoing risk to Headley residents".
The force has appealed to anyone who was at the party and may have seen the incident.
Local councillor David Preedy had warned police there could be a disturbance due to the size of the gathering and because of previous events held at the property.
Mr Preedy, who lives about a quarter of a mile away, told the Press Association: "There was a noisy party last year that I know was problematic. It started at 11pm and went on until 5am on Monday morning so was decidedly unpopular.
"When it was clear that the repeat was being organised, I notified the police on behalf of the parish council and on behalf of the community. Obviously I didn't realise what was going to happen.
"It [the house] is rented out. I understand it is the second or third of these parties. I was told last year that it was an event people were paying for tickets to attend.
"I became aware a large number of people were gathering.
"I called the police and asked them to patrol and make organisers know they should be considerate neighbours. I am pretty sure it was noisy through the night.
"I haven't spoken to enough people about it but I am sure people will be shocked and very worried."
David Baxter, who has friends in Church Lane, said: "It was a group of African-origin people. There was a smashed car, glass everywhere.
"The house is next to the church and it is rented out for parties."
Another resident said: "I drove past the house last night and there were lots of people, there were cars parked everywhere, in people's driveways. There were lots of women in brightly coloured African dresses.
"I drove past again at 5.30am on my way to work and it was cordoned off, it had all kicked off."
He added: "The house is owned by a developer from Mitcham who rents it out for parties."
Anyone with information should contact Surrey Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Additoinal reporting by PA
