Shots fired at Surrey home twice in 1 week
A Surrey home was shot at for the second time in a week, with police linking the incidents to extortion. The Surrey Police Service responded to the latest shooting on Wednesday evening, confirming no injuries were reported. In the previous incident, a man working on the property sustained a non-life-threatening injury due to gunfire. Authorities have seen a concerning trend with 95 extortion-related incidents reported since the beginning of the year, 44 of which involved shots fired. Police encourage anyone with information or video footage to contact their non-emergency line and refer to file number 25-62774 (SU).
The rise in extortion cases has raised alarm among local residents and officials. Such incidents underscore the need for increased community vigilance and police action. The situation reflects broader issues of gun violence and organized crime in the area.