RCMP says no one was injured in the early-morning shooting on Pacific Avenue in White Rock—police believe it’s linked to extortion and seek witnesses.
Early-Morning Incident Unsettles White Rock Community
In the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday, August 27, a White Rock residence on Pacific Avenue came under gunfire. Neighbors reported hearing sustained bursts, described by one witness as sounding like “machine gun fire,” around 3:20 a.m.
Targeted Attack, No Casualties Reported
Upon arrival, White Rock RCMP discovered bullet damage on the garage door of a home in the 15500-block of Pacific Avenue. No injuries were reported in the incident, which police believe was directed at the residence.
Investigation Points to Extortion Motive
Authorities are treating the event as a targeted shooting tied to extortion. Through neighborhood canvassing, investigators determined the incident occurred between 3:15 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., and found evidence consistent with a firearm discharge.
Collaborative Forensics and Community Outreach
The Lower Mainland Integrated Forensic Identification Services team was called in to examine the scene. Police are currently canvassing local residents and collecting footage from area surveillance systems. Witnesses with dashcam or security video between 3:15–3:30 a.m. may be key to the investigation.
Broader Law Enforcement Coordination
White Rock RCMP is working closely with the Lower Mainland Joint Force Operation and the RCMP National Coordination and Support Team to ascertain whether this shooting is connected to other extortion-related cases.
Pattern of Extortion-Linked Shootings in Region
This incident is not isolated. In December 2023, RCMP linked a White Rock shooting to extortion threats targeting businesses across the Lower Mainland. More recently, shootings at a Surrey business on August 25 and at Kap’s Café in Newton—owned by Bollywood star Kapil Sharma—have also been tied to extortion-related violence.
Call for Public Assistance
Police urge anyone with information or video evidence of the Pacific Avenue incident to contact White Rock RCMP at (778) 545-4800. Civilian cooperation remains vital in advancing the investigation.
