The three men — Harjot Singh, 21, Taranveer Singh, 19, and Dayajeet Singh Billing, 21 — all pleaded guilty to charges related to the shooting.
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Three men have been sentenced in connection to an early-morning shooting at a Surrey residence in February.
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On Feb. 1, shortly before 4 a.m., officers were patrolling in Surrey’s Crescent Beach neighbourhood when reports came in of shots fired and a small fire outside a residence near Crescent Road and 132 Street.
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Three men were arrested a short time later near 28 Avenue and 140 Street. Police said at the time that this was believed to be an extortion-related shooting.
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Surrey firefighters put out a small blaze near a fence on the property before it spread toward the house. Investigators confirmed the home, which was occupied, had gunshot damage but there were no reported injuries.
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The men — Harjot Singh, 21, Taranveer Singh, 19, and Dayajeet Singh Billing, 21 — all pleaded guilty to charges related to the shooting in Surrey provincial court.
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Surrey police say none of the men pleaded guilty to or were sentenced for extortion-related offences. However, the shooting is still believed to be related to extortion crimes.
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Taranveer Singh pleaded guilty to reckless discharge of a firearm and received a sentence of five years, less time served, while Dayajeet Singh pleaded guilty to throwing an explosive substance and was handed a sentence of 27 months, less time served.
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Harjot Singh also pleaded guilty to throwing an explosive substance and received a sentence of 25 months, less time served.
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With files from Joseph Ruttle
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