Surrey mayor raises concerns after daytime shooting, calls for police discussions

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says recent incidents in the city require urgent attention, following a daytime shooting earlier this week that remains unsolved. According to statements attributed to the mayor, Locke said the situation “cannot continue” and must be addressed with seriousness by local authorities.

The comments come after a shooting reported Monday afternoon near 130 Street and 76 Avenue, where police say gunfire occurred at a business complex. No arrests have been announced in connection with the incident as of publication time, according to available police information.

Locke said she plans to speak with the Surrey police chief and the chair of the police board to discuss next steps. The mayor’s office has not released further details on timelines or specific measures under consideration.

Surrey–Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko also raised concerns, stating the shooting took place around 3 p.m. on a busy street, which she said suggests a lack of deterrence for those involved in criminal activity. Sturko called on Premier David Eby and the provincial NDP government to take the issue more seriously.