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Family of B.C. woman killed by police remembers her as a loving mother

Vanessa Renteria Valencia, 37, was shot by police at her home in Cloverdale on Sept. 19, 2024

Warning: This story discusses intimate partner violence that may be triggering for some readers.

The sister of a Surrey woman killed by police says she would have never have hurt anyone — especially not her young daughter.  

In the early morning hours of Sept. 19, 2024, Surrey RCMP received a call about a "disturbance" at a home in Cloverdale, in the 6200 block of 180A Street.

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Anna Burns

About the Author: Anna Burns

I cover breaking news, health care, court and social issues-related topics for the Surrey Now-Leader.
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