Surrey home hit by second extortion-linked shooting, police say

Surrey RCMP are investigating after a home in the city’s south end was struck by gunfire for the second time in what investigators believe is an extortion-related attack.

Police say officers responded to reports of shots fired around 7:35 p.m. Wednesday near 32 Avenue. No one was injured, but investigators confirmed the same residence had previously been targeted.

Authorities say the case remains in its early stages and that officers are working with specialized units and partner agencies to determine whether the incident is connected to other recent extortion-related shootings across Metro Vancouver.

In recent months, police across British Columbia have reported an increase in threats and violence linked to extortion attempts, particularly targeting members of South Asian communities. Earlier this fall, the province launched a dedicated task force to address the issue, while the City of Surrey introduced a $250,000 reward fund for information leading to convictions in local cases.