The Surrey Police Service (SPS) has reported that an individual was taken to the hospital in critical condition after shots were fired at a residence on Sunday, marking the first extortion-related injury in the city this year, amidst a surge in such incidents.
The incident occurred shortly before 3 a.m. PT on Sunday at a home in the 13000 block of 103-A Avenue.
According to Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton, a vehicle arrived at the residence and fired shots at the building before departing with its occupants.
Houghton mentioned that multiple individuals were present inside the targeted home during the shooting.
The victim, identified as a woman in her mid-20s, sustained a gunshot wound while asleep in the house, as per the police report. Emergency services administered life-saving care before the victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
Subsequently, the police confirmed that the victim’s condition had stabilized.
First extortion-related injury
“I believe this is the initial injury resulting from one of our extortion-related shootings in 2025,” remarked Houghton.
The SPS disclosed that there have been 56 reported extortion-related incidents and 31 linked shootings in the city this year.
A woman sustains injuries in what authorities describe as the first extortion-related shooting incident this year. Gunshots were fired at a residence in Surrey, B.C., over the weekend. Kier Junos provides coverage from the neighborhood where the incident occurred.
Authorities have highlighted that individuals or businesses in primarily South Asian communities are receiving menacing demands for money via letters, calls, texts, or social media.
“The level of violence is clearly unacceptable to us and should not be tolerated by anyone,” stated Houghton. “We are tirelessly working not only to prevent further incidents but also to identify the perpetrators.”
Surrey Chief Constable Norm Lipinski referred to the injury resulting from the recent extortion case as an “unfortunate occurrence,” asserting that after six months of dedicated police efforts, the situation was showing signs of improvement.
“We observed a spike [in extortion cases] in June, and it has been gradually decreasing. However, the presence of firearms always poses a risk,” he mentioned. “Our primary focus remains on apprehending and holding those accountable. This is indeed the top priority for the Surrey Police Service.”