For the second time in just two weeks, a residential home in Surrey's Cloverdale neighbourhood has been struck by gunfire in what police believe is part of a continuing extortion campaign plaguing the region.
Early Morning Shooting Rattles Quiet Street
Surrey RCMP officers were dispatched to a residence in the 18700-block of 54th Avenue in the early hours of Sunday, January 11, 2026. The call came in at approximately 2:20 a.m. after reports of gunfire shattered the night's silence.
Upon arrival, members of the RCMP's Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit discovered a home with clear damage from multiple gunshots. No one was inside the residence at the time of the shooting, and thankfully, no injuries have been reported.
A Troubling Pattern of Targeted Violence
This incident marks a frightening repeat for the homeowners. The same property was previously targeted just days earlier, on New Year's Eve. Investigators have swiftly linked the two shootings, confirming they are connected to Surrey's ongoing extortion crisis.
"The fact that this home has been targeted twice in such a short timeframe is deeply concerning and underscores the brazen nature of these crimes," an RCMP spokesperson indicated. The police force's integrated teams are actively pursuing leads, but the pattern suggests a deliberate campaign of intimidation.
Community on Edge Amid Extortion Wave
The back-to-back shootings in Cloverdale have amplified fears within the community and across Metro Vancouver. This extortion scheme, which often targets local businesses and residents, involves threats of violence to extract money.
Key facts from the RCMP investigation include:
- Both shootings occurred at the same residential address.
- No arrests have been announced in connection with the latest incident.
- The investigation is being handled by specialized RCMP units.
Authorities are urging anyone with information, including dashcam or home security footage from the area around 54th Avenue in the early hours of January 11, to come forward. The RCMP continues to dedicate significant resources to combat the extortion network responsible for this wave of violence.
