Early-morning Surrey shooting damages business; police say incident not tied to extortion. Investigation ongoing, witnesses urged to come forward.
Early-Morning Shooting Rocks Surrey’s Newton Area
Surrey Police Service (SPS) are investigating a shooting that occurred just before 1 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, in the Newton neighbourhood. Reports came in of shots fired near the intersection of King George Boulevard and 81 Avenue, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.
Incident Details and Damage
Upon arrival, officers discovered a business showing signs of gunfire damage. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect opened fire at occupants of a vehicle parked in front of the establishment. Following the exchange, both the suspect and the victims fled the scene in separate vehicles, according to an SPS news release.
Investigation Underway
Members of SPS’s Frontline Investigative Support Team (FLIST) are leading the probe. While authorities continue to determine the motive, police emphasized that there are no confirmed connections to ongoing extortion-related investigations or previous shootings in Surrey.
Description of Suspect Vehicle
Police are seeking information on a white, newer model, four-door sedan believed to be involved in the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.
Public Assistance Requested
Anyone with knowledge of the shooting, the suspect’s identity, or related evidence is asked to contact the SPS non-emergency line at 604-599-0502, quoting file number 25-91820 (SP), or to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via solvecrime.ca.
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