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Surrey RCMP investigating shooting in Newton

Unoccupied business sustains several bullet holes in late-night incident
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Surrey RCMP is investigating a confirmed shooting in the Newton area of Surrey.

At approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday (Aug 4), police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1440-block of 72 Avenue, an RCMP release says. Upon arrival, responding officers located an unoccupied business that had several bullet holes in it. No one was injured during the incident.

Investigators are seeking out surveillance video and interviewing witnesses and property representatives as the investigation continues. Motive for the incident is unknown.

Anyone with more information, including dash-cam footage, is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 2024-114887.



Tricia Weel

About the Author: Tricia Weel

I’ve worked as a journalist in community newspapers from White Rock to Parksville and Qualicum Beach, to Abbotsford and Surrey.
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