Another business in the South Asian dominated Surrey-Newton area was shot up early Sunday morning but police are not sure yet if it is extortion related. On October 19 at approximately 12:55 am, Surrey Police Service (SPS) received reports of shots fired in the area of King George Boulevard and 81 Avenue, Surrey. While the motive for the incident is still under investigation, there are no established ties to any extortion investigations. The suspect vehicle is described as a white, newer model 4-door sedan.

By PD Raj – Senior Reporter DESIBUZZCanada

SURREY – Another business in the South Asian dominated Surrey-Newton area was shot up early Sunday morning but police are not sure yet if it is extortion related.

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating a shooting that occurred outside a business in the Newton neighbourhood of Surrey.

On October 19 at approximately 12:55 am, Surrey Police Service (SPS) received reports of shots fired in the area of King George Boulevard and 81 Avenue, Surrey. 

SPS members arrived on scene and located a business that was damaged by what appears to be gunshots. Investigation revealed the suspect shot at the victims, who were inside a vehicle out front of the business. The suspects and victims then fled the area in their vehicles. 

SPS Frontline Investigative Support Team (FLIST) members attended the scene and are taking conduct of the investigation. Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) attended the scene to assist with gathering evidence.

While the motive for the incident is still under investigation, there are no established ties to any extortion investigations.

The suspect vehicle is described as a white, newer model 4-door sedan.

Anyone with information about this incident, the identity of the suspect, or in possession of any dashcam or CCTV footage should contact the SPS non-emergency line at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 25-91820 (SP) or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.