Jagdeep Singh wanted; Avtar Singh and Sandeep Singh arrested
Three men have been charged in connection with a pair of shootings tied to an extortion series under investigation by the BC Provincial Extortion Task Force, following incidents at the same Surrey residence in November 2025.
Two shootings at the same home days apart
RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit officers were first called to the 17000 block of 32 Avenue around 8:40 a.m. on November 8, 2025, after reports of possible gunfire. Officers confirmed the exterior of the home had been struck by bullets, and the SPOSU General Investigation Unit took conduct.
Four days later, on November 12 at approximately 7:35 p.m., officers were called back to the same residence for another report of shots fired.
Investigators determined the two shootings were linked. After consultation and information sharing with partner agencies, the BC Provincial Extortion Task Force assumed conduct of both files as part of a broader extortion series.
Charges approved in December and February
On December 8, 2025, the Task Force announced that the BC Prosecution Service had approved one count of unlawfully discharging a firearm against Avtar Singh, then 21, in relation to the November 8 shooting.
Further charges were approved on February 27, 2026, against Singh—now 22—and two other men, all foreign nationals:
Further charges were approved on February 27, 2026, against Singh—now 22—and two other men, all foreign nationals:
- Avtar Singh, 22
- One count of extortion between November 1 and 13, 2025.
- Sandeep Singh, 28
- One count of unlawfully discharging a firearm in relation to the November 12 shooting.
- One count of extortion between November 1 and 13, 2025.
- Jagdeep Singh, 24
- One count of unlawfully discharging a firearm in relation to the November 8 shooting.
- One count of extortion between November 1 and 13, 2025.
Avtar Singh and Sandeep Singh are currently in custody.
Search underway for third suspect
Jagdeep Singh’s whereabouts remain unknown. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued out of Alberta, and the Canada Border Services Agency has also issued a Canada-wide immigration warrant. Investigators are asking the public for help locating him.
Investigators highlight complexity of extortion files
“Extortion investigations require a significant amount of time, effort, and attention to detail,” said Chief Superintendent Duncan Pound, Lower Mainland District Assistant District Commander and Operations Officer. He said the Task Force continues to pursue all investigative avenues to gather evidence and move files toward charge approval.
The RCMP noted that intelligence sharing across jurisdictions has led to additional charges in Alberta, announced the same day by Parkland RCMP.
The CBSA said it continues to work with police partners to align enforcement efforts and prioritize cases involving risks to public safety. The agency encourages the public to report suspicious immigration activity through its Border Watch Line.
Pound said investigators in BC have been working closely with counterparts across Canada and within the RCMP’s Federal Policing program. “Our efforts are not limited to our province, and we will not stop looking, investigating and pursuing criminal charges against those involved,” he said.
Ongoing national collaboration
The Task Force thanked partner agencies for their continued cooperation, including ALERT, Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team, Calgary Police Service, Parkland RCMP, Surrey Police Service, RCMP SPOSU, the Lower Mainland District Integrated Emergency Response Team, the Combined Special Enforcement Unit of BC, and the CBSA.
