Three Indian men arrested in Surrey for an extortion shooting; mayor calls for emergency amid rising crime.
A recent extortion-related shooting in Surrey, Canada, led to the arrest of three Indian men. The incident occurred amid calls for emergency measures by Surrey mayor Brenda Locke, who highlighted the growing threat of organized crime and targeted shootings affecting public safety.
Harjot Singh (21), Taranveer Singh (19), and Dayajeet Singh Billing (21) were taken into custody following the shooting. They are charged with discharging a firearm into a place, though no injuries were reported.
Surrey Police Service (SPS) spokesperson Staff Sgt Lindsey Houghton stated that the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming. The Canada Border Services Agency is also investigating their immigration status.
Protesters gathered to demand improved public safety in Surrey, with residents expressing concerns about lenient bail policies allowing suspects to return to the community despite serious allegations. Many families choose not to report incidents, preferring instead to pay criminals to avoid further violence.