Extortion-related shooting in Surrey targets house a second time

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A residence in Surrey was the target of a repeat extortion-related shooting early Thursday in the South Newton neighbourhood.

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The Surrey Police Service says shortly after 4 a.m., there were reports of a shooting outside a residence in the area of 57 Avenue and 148 Street.

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Investigators say the residence was unoccupied during the shooting and no one was injured.

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They believe the shooting is extortion related because of previous threats and a shooting outside the residence on May 20. No one was injured in that shooting either.

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SPS’s extortion response team is investigating.

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Anyone with information about this shooting, including security or dash-cam video, or who may know the identities of the suspects is asked to contact police at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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There have been more than 100 extortion-related shootings in Surrey this year, targeting B.C.’s South Asian community.

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Last fall, the City of Surrey set up a $250,000 reward fund for tips that lead to arrests and convictions in extortion cases.

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With files from Cheryl Chan

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