An investigation into the killing of an Indian security guard in Edmonton is underway

By: 600011 On: Dec 10, 2024, 1:45 PM

 

 

The family of an Indian security guard who was killed in Edmonton had only been on the job for three days. Singh was shot dead by two men around 12:30 am on Friday. Singh succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Harshandeep Singh, a native of Haryana, came to Canada on a student visa a year and a half ago. Family members also informed that Harshandeep Singh was a student of Norquest College. Singh's parents are from India. The mother and sister have not been informed about the death of Harshandeep Singh till now. Family spokesman Gagandeep Singh said the aunt and uncle, who live in Winnipeg, returned to Edmonton after learning of Singh's murder.

Police arrested Evan Rein (30) and Judith Soltoks (30) in connection with Singh's death. They were charged with first degree murder. A CCTV footage of the incident is being circulated but the police is not ready to clarify its authenticity.