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Shots Fired at Surrey Business: Investigation Underway

Strategic Insights

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Surrey Police Service officers are investigating an incident in which multiple shots were fired at a business in the 12800-block of 80 Avenue over the weekend. The damage to the door was discovered on Monday morning, and investigators believe that the motive may be extortion-related. This incident is part of a surge in extortion-related activity in Surrey, with multiple businesses affected in recent weeks.

Key Takeaways:

  • Shots were fired at a business in the 12800-block of 80 Avenue between Saturday, Aug. 23, and Monday, Aug. 25.
  • The Surrey Police Service Frontline Investigative Support (FLIS) Team is conducting the investigation, with officers examining and securing evidence and canvassing the neighbourhood for CCTV footage.
  • The motive for the shooting is believed to be extortion-related, in reference to ongoing threats and shootings in the South Asian community in Surrey, White Rock, Abbotsford, and other B.C. neighbourhoods as well as Alberta and Ontario.
  • There has been a surge in extortion-related activity in Surrey in recent weeks, with multiple businesses affected, including a car wash owner who said a shots fired incident was extortion-related and two separate shootings at Kap's Café in Surrey.
  • Vehicle dashcam or CCTV footage from the area over the weekend is sought by the Surrey Police Service to assist in the investigation.

Statistics:

  • 1 incident of shots fired at a business in the 12800-block of 80 Avenue.
  • 2 separate shootings at Kap's Café in Surrey.
  • 1 car wash owner reported a shots fired incident was extortion-related.
  • 1 business owner reported a "surge" in extortion-related activity in Surrey in recent weeks.
  • The Surrey Police Service non-emergency line is 604-599-0502, with a file number of 25-72804 (SP).
  • The Crime Stopper's hotline is 1-800-222-8477 and can be contacted online at www.solvecrime.ca.

Sources:

  • Surrey Police Service (SPS) release, no date provided in the original text.
  • Peace Arch News, Copyright 2025.

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