After a second shooting at Kap’s Café, Surrey’s mayor calls on the province for urgent safety measures to combat rising violence in the city.
Surrey’s Mayor Sounds the Alarm After Second Shooting
Another early-morning shooting has shaken Surrey, leaving Mayor Brenda Locke demanding swift help from the province. The latest attack targeted Kap’s Café on 120 Street just after 4:40 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 7), marking the second incident there in less than a month.
Responding officers from Surrey and Delta police found bullet damage and something even more disturbing — a possible makeshift incendiary device that investigators believe the suspect brought to the scene.
Two Attacks, One Month — Are They Linked?
The café first came under fire on July 10, and police suspect both incidents are connected. While it’s still unclear whether the motive involves extortion or another dispute, the repeated violence has heightened fears across the community.
Mayor Locke made it clear that the attacks go beyond property damage. “This is not just an isolated crime — it’s an attack on the security every Surrey resident deserves,” she said. While thankful no one was hurt, she stressed that gratitude isn’t enough.
Calls for More Provincial Support
Locke has already reached out to provincial leaders, including Premier David Eby, Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger, and Minister of State for Community Safety Terry Yung, to request additional resources.
“Public safety is our top priority,” Locke said, emphasizing that Surrey will intensify its crime-prevention efforts.
Technology and Coordination in the Fight Against Crime
Part of the city’s response includes upgrading its traffic management system to capture high-resolution images from more than 600 intersection cameras, with plans to add more in key areas. This technology will help gather stronger evidence and support ongoing investigations.
Surrey has also launched a dedicated public safety department, led by former police chief Brian Edwards, to coordinate fire, bylaw, engineering, parks, planning, and emergency services alongside local police.
A Broader Push Against Organized Crime
This isn’t the first time Locke has called for higher-level intervention. In June, she urged the federal government to label the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist entity, pointing to a troubling rise in extortion, threats, and gang-related shootings.
In July, she also pushed social media companies to ban “criminal content” after a video of the July 10 shooting appeared online. She argued that while legitimate news is being blocked, violent gang propaganda continues to spread unchecked.
“We Will Not Be Intimidated”
Locke’s message is firm: Surrey will stand united against violence. “We will not be intimidated by reckless acts. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our businesses, police, and provincial partners to keep our city safe and resilient.”
