Surrey police investigate shots fired in Newton

Surrey Police Service is investigating a shots-fired incident in the Newton neighbourhood after an outbuilding was found damaged by gunfire.

A homeowner near 76 Avenue and 124 Street called police at 10:34 a.m. on Aug. 12 to report suspected gunshot damage. Frontline officers arrived five minutes later and confirmed that gunfire had caused exterior damage to the building.

No one was injured. Police said it is not yet known whether the incident was related to extortion.

Anyone who saw suspicious activity, has dashcam or CCTV footage, or has information is asked to call the SPS non-emergency line at 604-599-0502 and quote file 26-85351 (SP).