A spokesperson from the Surrey Police Department in British Columbia has confirmed that during an incident of extortion-related shooting on Saturday, individuals inside the targeted property attempted to retaliate with gunfire.
According to a statement released on Sunday by the Surrey Police Service (SPS), officers were called to the scene on Galway Crescent in the Bear Creek neighborhood at around 2:20 a.m. on Saturday following reports of shots being fired.
The shooting did not result in any injuries, and authorities revealed on Monday that they are investigating reports suggesting that the occupants of the residence may have fired back.
The police representative emphasized that the use of firearms for self-defense is not encouraged, cautioning against vigilantism and underscoring the ongoing inquiry into the possible negligent handling of a firearm.
“In the event of the worst-case scenario, where you believe you are protecting yourself, there is a risk of harming an innocent individual,” the spokesperson warned. “This is a consequence that nobody desires.”
Another incident of suspected extortion-related shooting was reported in the city on Monday, with authorities receiving 34 extortion reports within the first 19 days of the year.
The most recent shooting occurred at a business located at the intersection of 193rd Street and Langley Bypass early on Monday morning, with no injuries reported in that case.
The SPS spokesperson informed CBC News that the current surge in violent extortion cases in Surrey is troubling, urging individuals with relevant information to come forward to assist the police investigation.
“It was not unexpected that these incidents would persist beyond the turn of the year from Dec. 31 to Jan. 1,” the spokesperson remarked.
“It is evident that this trend will continue, not only in Surrey but also across the Lower Mainland and throughout Canada.”
Police report that a home in Surrey, B.C., has been targeted in another extortion-related shooting. Details from CBC’s Troy Charles illustrate that these incidents occurred within a brief span of less than two weeks.
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