Vanessa Renteria Valencia, a Colombian newcomer to Canada, died in the early morning hours of Sept. 19, 2024, after being shot during a confrontation with the Surrey RCMP.
Five months after a Surrey mother was shot and killed by police, her family is awaiting answers. The woman, who did not speak English, was reportedly holding a weapon near her toddler during a confrontation with the Surrey RCMP in September 2024. Her sister has expressed concerns about the lack of specialized training and a Spanish interpreter during the incident. The family is also seeking information about the investigation by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO), which has not provided details. The woman had been in a shelter for two months prior to her death due to abuse. Her sister mentioned that she had called the day before the shooting, indicating she was in distress. The toddler witnessed the incident, leaving the family seeking clarity and justice.
