ABBOTSFORD Police announced on Friday that 22-year-old Gursewak Singh was formally charged on the evening of December 18 in relation to the extortion-related shooting at a business in the 31000-block of King Road at approximately 10:43 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17.
Abbotsford Police said that charge is: “On or about the 17th day of December 2025, at or near Abbotsford, in the Province of British Columbia, Mr. Singh did discharge a firearm into or at a place, knowing or being reckless as to whether another person was present in the place, contrary to Section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.”
Singh remains in custody and is awaiting his next bail hearing on December 23.
Following the shooting on Wednesday night, officers promptly shared critical details — specifically the suspect vehicle’s description — with other on-duty units, including members of Abbotsford Police’s Gang Crime Unit (GCU). No one was injured in this incident.
During the response, a member of the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service (IPDS) alerted GCU officers to a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle description traveling eastbound on Highway 1 near Whatcom Road.
The driver, who was the sole occupant of the suspect vehicle, was arrested by GCU officers without incident. He remains in police custody pending charge approval by the BC Prosecution Service.
Sgt. Paul Walker confirmed that the shooting was extortion related.
Abbotsford Police said that they were releasing a photo of Singh following a determination that disclosure is necessary in the public interest to assist with the investigation. This image will help provide accurate information and may prompt additional witnesses, victims, or associates to come forward with relevant information surrounding Singh’s activities.
“Public cooperation is vital in cases of extortion, and this step reflects our commitment to accountability and community safety,” police added.
“This arrest, and the work continually being undertaken by the dedicated officers within AbbyPD [Abbotsford Police Department], reinforces that public safety is our top priority. We will not relent in our efforts to protect our community from extortion, violence, and intimidation. Working closely with our partners and the public, we will dedicate the necessary resources to bring those responsible for violence to justice,” said Abbotsford Police Deputy Chief Daniel Culbertson.
Abbotsford Police says its Internal Extortion Task Force, operating under the name Operation Community Shield, remains focused on disrupting and investigating extortion-related events in Abbotsford. This dedicated team works tirelessly to identify offenders and prevent further harm to our community.
Through Project Disengage, Abbotsford Police say they are committed to intervention and prevention. They are offering support to individuals seeking a way out of violence and crime, including specialized programs for youth, young adults, and individuals at-risk of gang involvement, radicalization to violence, and other criminal behaviors. Anyone seeking assistance is asked to contact the Project Disengage Helpline at 778-880-6610 or visit www.abbypd.ca/extortion-project-disengage.
In addition, Abbotsford Police say they continue to collaborate closely with provincial and federal partners. Their officers currently serve on the Provincial Extortion Task Force, ensuring strong local representation in the broader response to this growing public safety threat.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact AbbyPD’s Extortion Task Force at 604-859-5225
