A man was hospitalized following a shooting in Surrey on New Year's Day, an incident that local police say appears to be isolated from a troubling pattern of extortion-related violence in the region.
Shooting in Newton Neighbourhood
The Surrey Police Service responded to reports of gunfire inside a residence late on Thursday, January 1st. The incident occurred just before midnight in the Newton area, near the intersection of 140B Street and 59 Avenue.
Officers arrived at the scene shortly after 11:45 p.m. and discovered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency services transported the injured man to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
Arrest Made, Extortion Link Dismissed
During their response, police took a second man into custody at the scene. An investigation is actively underway, but authorities have moved quickly to address community concerns about potential connections to broader criminal activity.
Investigators have stated they do not believe this shooting is related to the recent string of extortion-related crimes that have targeted businesses in the Metro Vancouver area. This distinction is significant for a community on alert following a series of high-profile cases.
Call for Information
The Surrey Police Service is urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward to assist their investigation. Witnesses or individuals with relevant details are asked to contact the police non-emergency line at 604-599-0502.
This New Year's Day violence has disrupted the Newton community, prompting a police presence and an ongoing search for motives and suspects beyond the one individual already detained.
