Shots fired at Surrey business on eve of extortion forum
A Surrey Police Service patch is seen on an officer's uniform in Surrey, B.C., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Surrey police are investigating after reports of shots fired at a business in a Newton strip mall over the weekend.
The incident happened either Friday night or early Saturday morning in the area of 128 Street and 80 Avenue, according to the Surrey Police Service.
There were no reported injuries.
Police told CTV News it is too early in the investigation to know whether the fired shots are connected to incidents of extortion at South Asian businesses in the city.
Read more: Surrey business owners facing extortion threats as police launch new investigative team
Banquet hall owner Satish Kumar is hosting a public forum Sunday to discuss the threats, inviting business owners, police and local leaders.
Surrey police say they have received 10 reports of extortion this year, but believe the true number is higher.
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