Three Suspects in Custody Following Shooting Incident Linked to Extortion in Surrey
Surrey police have made three arrests in connection with a shooting that authorities believe is tied to ongoing extortion activities in the region. The incident occurred in the early morning hours in the Crescent Beach neighborhood, marking another chapter in what officials have described as a concerning pattern of criminal behavior.
Early Morning Shooting and Fire in Residential Area
Officers were conducting routine patrols as part of Project Assurance, a Surrey Police Service initiative designed to monitor homes and businesses that have been targeted in previous extortion attempts and shootings. At approximately 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, police received reports of gunshots and a small blaze outside a residence located near Crescent Road and 132nd Street.
The coordinated response involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Lower Mainland integrated police dog service and officers from the Delta Police Department. Surrey firefighters quickly extinguished a small fire near a fence on the property before it could spread toward the occupied home.
Arrests Made Following Foot Pursuit
During the investigation, officers spotted a suspicious vehicle in the vicinity. Three individuals exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. The suspects were subsequently apprehended at 28th Avenue and 140th Street as they were entering a ride-share vehicle.
Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton confirmed that all three suspects are currently being held in jail while investigators work to establish their connection to the shooting. Although charges have not yet been formally laid, police have seized two vehicles as part of their ongoing investigation.
Extortion Connection and Investigation Details
Investigators have confirmed that the occupied home sustained gunshot damage, though fortunately no injuries were reported. The Surrey Police Service major crime section has assumed control of the case, which Houghton stated "is believed to be related to extortions."
Police have reached out to other law enforcement partners and the Canada Border Services Agency as part of their comprehensive investigation into the incident. This development comes amid what Premier David Eby has previously characterized as a "terror attack in slow motion" regarding extortion activities in Surrey and Metro Vancouver.
Community Response and Ongoing Efforts
Authorities are urging anyone with information, surveillance footage, or dashcam recordings related to the incident to contact the Surrey police non-emergency line at 604-599-0502. Additionally, investigators are encouraging tips through the dedicated extortion tip line at 236-485-5149 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The arrests follow the establishment of a $250,000 extortion fund last September, designed to reward individuals who provide crucial information leading to charges and convictions in extortion-related crimes that have affected the region in recent months.
As the investigation continues, Surrey police remain committed to their Project Assurance patrols, maintaining vigilance over properties that have been previously targeted in what appears to be an organized campaign of intimidation and violence in the community.
