Burnaby (Rajeev Sharma): A fatal shooting in Burnaby, British Columbia, has claimed the life of a 28-year-old man of Indian origin, prompting an intensive investigation by Canadian law enforcement agencies. Police believe the killing may be part of a wider pattern of gang-related violence that has troubled parts of the region in recent months.
The victim, identified as Dilraj Singh Gill, was gunned down late Thursday afternoon near the Canada Way corridor. Emergency crews arrived at the scene shortly before 5.30 pm after residents reported hearing multiple gunshots. Gill was found critically injured and, despite sustained resuscitation attempts, was declared dead.
Not long after the attack, officers discovered a burning vehicle in a separate neighbourhood, raising suspicions of its involvement in the crime. Preliminary assessments suggest the car may have been used by those responsible for the shooting, though officials said forensic examination is underway to establish a clear connection.
Due to the seriousness of the case, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has assumed charge of the probe. Investigators are working alongside local police units, forensic specialists, and the provincial coroner’s service to reconstruct the timeline and gather evidence.
Authorities confirmed that Gill was previously known to law enforcement, adding that the circumstances of the killing indicate a possible link to organised crime rivalries in British Columbia. However, officials cautioned that all angles are being explored.
Police have appealed to the public for assistance, urging witnesses and motorists who were in the area at the time to come forward with any information, including dashcam or CCTV recordings. Officers stressed that community cooperation will play a vital role in identifying the perpetrators and preventing further violence.
The incident has heightened safety concerns among residents, with officials reiterating their commitment to ensuring public security and bringing those responsible before the law.
