Burnaby: The targeted killing of a 28-year-old Indian-origin man last Thursday could be due to a gang war, the Canadian Police have said. The victim has been identified as Dilraj Singh Gill, a resident of Vancouver.
The police have started probing the case
The police have started probing the murder. With this being the initial stage, the police is probing all angels in the crime. As per the cops, deceased was known to the police.
“On January 22, 2026, just before 5:30 pm, Burnaby RCMP frontline officers responded to reports of shots fired near the 3700 block of Canada Way. When police arrived on the scene, they located a male victim. Despite life-saving efforts, the man did not survive,’’ the statement issued by the police said.
It read, “Shortly after, officers located a vehicle on fire in the 5000 block of Buxton Street. Investigators are working to determine whether there may be any links to the shooting. While the investigation is still in its early stages, it’s believed the shooting may have been a targeted incident. Police do not believe there is any further risk to the public. Officers will remain in the area gathering evidence as the investigation continues.”
After reaching the spot, the police located a vehicle on fire in Buxton Street. The probe team is trying to find out whether there was any link to the shooting. The case is being probed by Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.
Extremely troubling: Canada Police
Calling the incident deeply troubling, the police said, “A shooting, especially in a public place is extremely troubling, not only for the police but for the entire community. Information from witnesses and those in the area will be crucial in ensuring this investigation advances and to hold those responsible, accountable.”