Surrey's Newton Neighbourhood Targeted in Latest Extortion Shooting
Surrey Police Service is actively investigating another extortion-related shooting that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The incident took place in the Newton neighbourhood, specifically targeting a business located in the 7200-block of King George Boulevard.
Details of the Early Morning Incident
According to police reports, the shooting occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. when the business was unoccupied. Multiple bullets damaged both the commercial property and nearby vehicles, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Investigators have linked this event to the ongoing series of extortion-related shootings that have been troubling Metro Vancouver communities.
Pattern of Extortion Violence in Surrey
This marks the second such incident in the Newton area within just one week. On January 13, 2026, Bhojan Sweets and Restaurant at 8077 King George Boulevard was similarly targeted in an extortion shooting. That establishment also sustained gunshot damage, though no one was harmed during that incident either.
The Surrey Police Service is urging anyone with information or video footage related to these shootings to come forward. They can contact investigators directly at 604-599-0502 or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Broader Extortion Task Force Investigation
Meanwhile, British Columbia's specialized extortion task force provided an update on Tuesday, revealing they are currently investigating 32 active extortion cases across the Lower Mainland region. To date, the task force has secured criminal charges against seven individuals in connection with these investigations.
Task force officials noted that investigators are meticulously analyzing more than 1,000 exhibits and reviewing hundreds of hours of video footage as part of their comprehensive approach to addressing this concerning pattern of criminal activity. The coordinated effort involves multiple law enforcement agencies working to identify and apprehend those responsible for these extortion attempts and related violence.
The repeated targeting of businesses in Surrey's Newton neighbourhood has raised concerns among local business owners and residents about community safety and the persistent nature of organized extortion operations in the region.
