Indian student shot dead in Canada; 2 suspects arrested for first-degree murder after CCTV footage surfaces

On December 6, 20-year-old Harshandeep Singh, an international student from India, was shot and killed in Edmonton, Canada. Singh, who was employed as a security guard, was found after gunshots were reported at an apartment building located on 107th Avenue and 106th Street at approximately 12:30 AM. The Edmonton Police Department responded promptly to the scene, where they discovered Singh unresponsive in the building's stairwell. He was immediately transported to the hospital by emergency medical services (EMS) but was declared dead upon arrival.

Following an extensive investigation, police arrested two suspects in connection with Singh's death. The suspects, identified as 30-year-olds Evan Rain and Judith Saulteaux, were taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder. The authorities confirmed that a weapon was recovered during the arrest, but further details regarding the firearm have not been disclosed. No additional individuals are believed to have been involved in the incident, according to the police. The investigation is ongoing, and police are continuing to gather evidence.

A key element in the investigation is surveillance footage that has been obtained by authorities. The video, which is circulating online, allegedly shows Singh being physically assaulted by two individuals before being thrown down a set of stairs. As Singh falls, a third person appears to shoot him from behind. While this footage has been shared widely, the Edmonton Police have yet to confirm its authenticity. They are reviewing the footage as part of their broader investigation into the incident.

The exact motive behind Singh's murder has not been determined. Edmonton Police officials have stated that they are working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting, but have not provided any additional insights into why the attack occurred. The victim’s autopsy is scheduled for December 9, to determine the official cause of death. Authorities are not ruling out any potential connections between the suspects and the victim and continue to explore all possible leads.

This shooting follows another violent incident that occurred just days earlier in Sarnia, Ontario. On December 4, 22-year-old Gurasis Singh, another Indian student, was stabbed to death. The Sarnia Police have arrested 36-year-old Crossley Hunter, charging him with second-degree murder. According to Sarnia authorities, the two men had been involved in a physical altercation prior to the stabbing. Although both incidents involve the deaths of young Indian students, the police in Edmonton and Sarnia have not indicated any link between the two cases. Investigations in both cities are ongoing.

The local Indian community, as well as the families of both victims, have been deeply affected by these incidents. The families of both Harshandeep Singh and Gurasis Singh have been informed of their loved ones’ deaths and are making arrangements for repatriation. Authorities in both cities are urging anyone with information about these incidents to come forward. As the investigations progress, police in Edmonton continue to examine all evidence, conduct interviews with witnesses, and analyze potential connections between the suspects and the victim in this case.