Shots were fired at a Newton house early Wednesday while people were inside, said police. No one was injured
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Shots were fired early Wednesday in Surrey’s 17th extortion-related shooting this year.
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There were reports of a shooting near 57th Avenue and 148th Street in Newton at around 4:40 a.m., the Surrey Police Service said.
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Police found damage to a house and evidence that shots were fired. There were people inside the home at the time. No one was injured.
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While the investigation is in the early stages, police believe the shooting was extortion-related.
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Police declined to say whether the house has been targeted before.
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There have been 108 extortion-related incidents in Surrey this year, said police.
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Extortion threats and shootings targeting B.C.’s South Asian community have declined in recent months but remain a safety priority, said police and government officials.
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Last fall, the City of Surrey set up a $250,000 reward fund for tips that lead to arrests and convictions in extortion cases.
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Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage, or who know the suspects’ identities, can contact police at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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