Police authorities in Delta, British Columbia, are investigating a shooting incident linked to an ongoing extortion case. The incident occurred early Wednesday at a residence in the city of Metro Vancouver, near 84 Avenue and Brooke Road. Law enforcement officers were called to the scene following reports of gunfire directed at the house, although specific information about the suspects or the situation has not been disclosed.
Individuals were present inside the residence during the shooting, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. According to the police, the shooting is connected to an active extortion probe, and specialized investigators in major crimes have assumed control of the case.
In a separate incident within Metro Vancouver, the Surrey Police Service reported responding to a shooting incident at 1:30 am on Wednesday in the 12300 block of 77A Avenue, where a home had sustained damage. Authorities confirmed that no one was harmed in the incident.
There has been a surge in extortion-related violent acts targeting the South Asian community in Canada, leading to numerous shootings and prompting the establishment of a provincial task force last year to address the escalating situation.