Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating an early morning shooting at a residence in the Newton neighbourhood. 

On May 20, at approximately 4:40 am, SPS Frontline officers responded to reports of a shooting near 57 Avenue and 148 Street in Surrey. Upon arrival, police noted damage to a residence and evidence of shots fired. The residence was occupied at the time of the shooting and fortunately no one was injured.

The investigation is in its early stages; however, it is believed to be extortion related.

SPS’s Extortion Response Team (ExRT) has taken over the lead on the investigation, and the Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS) will be in the area processing physical and digital evidence.

Police are asking for the information about this incident, including CCTV or dashcam footage, or who may know the identities of the suspects is asked to contact SPS’ non-emergency line at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca and quote file number 26-49687 (SP).