Conservative MLA's reissue statement and renew demands for action after extortion-linked shooting in Surrey

RICHMOND, BC: Following a second targeted shooting at a family home in Surrey’s Panorama Ridge neighbourhood, now being investigated by Surrey Police Service as an extortion case, Conservative Attorney General Critic Steve Kooner is reissuing his May 21, 2025, statement and is renewing his demands for urgent government action.

Despite visible police surveillance, the property was repeatedly attacked with dozens of gunshots. The case is currently being investigated as organised criminal extortion.

Local Conservative MLA for Surrey-Panorama and Critic for Community Safety Bryan Tepper stated, “The NDP's inaction and the courts' lethargy have unleashed chaos, letting organised crime run rampant. Families live in fear as bullets fly, with no end in sight to this escalating nightmare. These criminals have no fear of the police because they know: Even if arrested, they will face no consequences.”

MLA for Richmond-Queensborough Steve Kooner added, “We are urgently reissuing our May 21st statement because the NDP government still refuse to address the violent criminal extortions targeting British Columbians. Another family has now been targeted in Surrey, in what police are calling a possible extortion case.

“This is organised crime brazenly operating on our streets and, once again, the Attorney General is nowhere to be found. The NDP’s silence is dangerous and inexcusable. British Columbians, especially those in the South Asian business community, deserve safety, support, and serious action from this government.”