Surrey Police Service (SPS) and the RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) are investigating a shots fired incident at White Rock Gymnastics Athletics Society, located at 15272 Croydon Dr #114, Surrey, BC.
Incident Overview
Between 8:30 PM on October 27 and 8:30 AM on October 28, 2025, multiple rounds were fired at the business. At approximately 11:35 AM on October 28, RCMP officers responded to reports of gunfire, confirming damage to the building’s exterior. There were no injuries, as the business was unoccupied during the time.
Investigation Details
The RCMP SPOSU General Investigation Unit is leading the investigation, which remains in early stages. Authorities are collecting evidence and coordinating with police partners to identify possible links with other cases.
How to Help
If you were in the area during the incident or witnessed suspicious activity, please contact Surrey Police at 604-599-0502 (non-emergency), quoting file number 25-60058 (SU). Any CCTV or dashcam footage could be vital.
File #: 25-90856 (SP) Date: October 16, 2025 By Rathor Digital News Desk
Surrey, B.C. — A Surrey café owned by popular Indian comedian and TV host Kapil Sharma has been targeted by gunfire for the third time in what police believe could be part of an ongoing extortion trend affecting local South Asian businesses.
The latest incident happened around 3:43 a.m. on Thursday in the 8400 block of 120 Street, when shots were fired at Kap’s Café in the city’s Newton neighbourhood. Police arrived to find several bullet holes in the business façade. Staff were inside at the time, but no one was injured.
Investigators from the Surrey Police Service (SPS) and the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) spent the morning at the scene collecting evidence and reviewing surveillance footage.
SPS spokesperson Ian MacDonald said the shooting appears to carry “the markings of extortion,” though the motive has not been officially confirmed. The Provincial Extortion Task Force has also been notified and is assisting with the case.
This marks the third attack on Kap’s Café since it opened earlier this year — the first in July, the second in August, and now a third in October. Each incident occurred during the early morning hours.
Police say there has been a sharp rise in extortion-related crimes across Surrey in 2025, with over 60 investigations and more than 30 shootings tied to demands for money. Many of the targets have been members of the South Asian business community, receiving threats through calls, messages, or social media before violence occurs.
Authorities are asking anyone with information or dash-cam footage from the area to contact the Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502 (reference File #25-90856 (SP)) or reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.
Surrey Police Service (SPS) have charged a man in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on October 6, 2025, in the Whalley neighbourhood.
At approximately 3:13 p.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired near the Gateway SkyTrain Station and the intersection of 108 Avenue and King George Boulevard. Following the incident, the alleged suspect went to the Surrey Police District 1 Community Police Office, where additional shots were fired. The suspect was arrested shortly after.
Suspect Details:
Name: Jose Digno Rodriguez Centeno
Age: 34
Charges:
Unauthorized possession of a firearm (Criminal Code Section 91(1))
Pointing a firearm (Section 87(1))
Reckless discharge of a firearm (Section 244.2(1)(b))
Assaulting a police officer (Section 270)
Resisting or willfully obstructing a police officer (Section 129(a))
Centeno has been remanded in custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for October 10, 2025.
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating a shots fired incident outside a business on Anvil Way. The incident likely happened in the early hours of October 6, 2025.
Staff discovered damage to the building’s exterior in the afternoon. Officers confirmed the damage was caused by gunfire.
The Frontline Investigative Support (FLIS) Team is leading the investigation. Police believe the shots were fired between 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. The business was closed at the time, and no one was hurt.
The investigation is being treated as extortion-related. Police are checking for links to other incidents.
Anyone with information, or CCTV footage from the area, is asked to contact SPS at 604-599-0502 (file 25-87757 (SP)) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or solvecrime.ca.
A man is in custody and Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating after shots were fired in the busy Whalley neighbourhood this afternoon. The incident began at approximately 3:13 pm, when officers nearby reported gunfire near the Gateway Skytrain Station at University Drive and 108 Avenue.
No injuries to the public or police were reported. The suspect fled the scene but was quickly located at the SPS District 1 Community Police Office, where additional shots were allegedly fired. Officers from the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Service assisted Surrey Police in safely apprehending the suspect.
For safety, the SPS District 1 office was temporarily closed while the RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit examined a bag left behind by the suspect. The bag contained nothing suspicious, and officers continue to collect evidence at the scene. Significant road and sidewalk closures in the area are expected to remain throughout the evening.
Residents and commuters are urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues. Authorities ask anyone with information, or anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage from Gateway Skytrain Station, 108 Avenue, King George Boulevard, or 107A Avenue between 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm, to contact the SPS non-emergency line at 604-599-0502 (file number 25-87819) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.
October 6, 2025 – The Surrey Police Service has successfully arrested three individuals connected to a shooting incident in March 2025 believed to be linked to extortion activities impacting the local community.
In the early morning hours of March 27, 2025, gunfire struck a residence on 89A Avenue in Surrey. Thankfully, no one was harmed. Investigation by Surrey Police’s Serious Crime Unit revealed that this shooting was part of an ongoing extortion case targeting local businesses and residents.
With the support of multiple policing partners, three men were arrested on October 3, 2025, and have been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm:
Mandeep Gidda, 23
Nirmaandeep Cheema, 20
Arundeep Singh, 26
These individuals were remanded and are scheduled to appear in court on October 6 and October 8, respectively.
Surrey Police Chief Constable Norm Lipinski emphasized the importance of these arrests in addressing extortion crimes, especially those affecting the South Asian community in Surrey. The police are working closely with the Provincial Extortions Task Force and other agencies to bring such offenders to justice.
If you or someone you know has information related to extortion or similar crimes, please contact the Surrey Extortion Tip Line.
For further updates and safety resources, stay connected with us at RathorDigital.ca and SouthAsianPR.com, where we are committed to supporting and informing our community.
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) ushered in a new era of leadership during a dignified and symbolic Change of Command and Colour Presentation Ceremony held on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples.
The ceremony was presided over by Staff Sergeant Stephen Blair Hurst, who served as the Director of Ceremonies, and featured a roster of distinguished guests, symbolizing the unity of tradition, governance, and progressive policing.
Staff Sergeant Stephen Blair Hurst
Honouring the Land and Culture
The event began with an Indigenous Welcome and Blessing by Chief Harley Chappell of the Semiahmoo First Nation. Speaking both in his traditional language and English, Chief Chappell, whose traditional name is Hwip’ak’ten, expressed deep gratitude and spiritual grounding, reminding guests of the importance of cultural acknowledgment in public service transitions.
Chief Harley Chappell
Esteemed Dignitaries in Attendance
Among the honoured guests were:
Her Honour, the Honourable Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia, 31st Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
Chief Harley Chappell, Surrey Police Board Chair
Hon. Garry Begg, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, Commanding Officer of BC RCMP
Chief Constable Norm Lipinski, Surrey Police Service
A Moment of Transition
The centrepiece of the event was the official signing and handover ceremony, marking the formal transition of command between Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald and Chief Constable Norm Lipinski. Witnessed by Minister Garry Begg and Police Board Chair Chief Harley Chappell, the signing symbolized institutional trust, mutual respect, and coordinated leadership in public safety.
A Legacy Remembered
The ceremony also paid tribute to Surrey’s law enforcement history. The SPS acknowledged the RCMP’s service from 1951 to 2024, as well as the original Surrey Police Department from 1887 to 1951. In a symbolic gesture, Chief Constable Lipinski’s badge number—22—was chosen to honour the 21 officers who served in the earlier municipal force, reaffirming continuity and reverence for those who came before.
Looking Ahead
As SPS continues its phased transition, this Change of Command marks more than just a leadership shift — it is a reaffirmation of the service’s vision for a community-first, culturally responsive, and forward-looking police force.
