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Surrey Police Charge Three in March Shooting Tied to Extortion Probe

The charges mark a step in a multi‑agency push against extortionists targeting Surrey's South Asian community.

Overview

  • Police identified the accused as Mandeep Gidda, 23, Nirmaandeep Cheema, 20, and Arundeep Singh, 26, each charged with recklessly discharging a firearm.
  • Investigators say multiple shots struck a home in the 13300‑block of 89A Avenue around 1:55 a.m. on March 27, causing damage but no injuries.
  • The three were arrested on Oct. 3, with Gidda and Cheema scheduled to appear in court Monday and Singh set to appear Wednesday.
  • The announcement came as officers investigated a separate pre‑dawn shooting at a commercial building on King George Boulevard, where bullet holes were found and no injuries were reported.
  • Police referenced ongoing joint efforts that include specialized teams, a provincial task force and a $250,000 city reward fund, and asked anyone with tips or video to contact investigators at 604‑599‑0502.