Delta, BC – Delta Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of October 26th, at approximately 2:43 a.m., Delta Police Department (DPD) officers responded to reports of gunfire at a residence in the 11200 block of 78B Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers found shell casings at the scene and confirmed that several bullets had been fired into the home. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though the residence was occupied at the time of the shooting.
CCTV footage obtained by investigators shows a suspect exiting a white SUV and firing multiple shots into the residence before fleeing the scene.
According to police, preliminary findings suggest the incident was targeted and connected to an ongoing extortion investigation. DPD is working closely with law enforcement partners and the Provincial Extortion Task Force to determine whether the shooting is linked to other related cases across the region.
Officers are currently canvassing the neighbourhood and seeking additional surveillance or dash camera footage from residents in the area around the time of the shooting.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Delta Police Department at 604-946-4444 or email tips@deltapolice.ca.