Indian-origin man shot dead in Canada’s Surrey

Ottawa: A man, known to be of Indian origin, has been killed in Canada’s Surrey in an incident of shooting allegedly related to organised crime, local media reported.  The shooting incident was reported from a townhouse complex in Surrey’s Sullivan Heights on Saturday night, in which a man was shot dead, Global News reported. 

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said in an update on Monday that the victim has been identified as 27-year-old Jasman Sekhon, CTV News reported.  “Sekhon had previous interactions with the police and was believed to be involved in the drug trade. Early indications suggest this was a targeted incident related to organised crime,” the report said, quoting the IHIT’s statement.

According to witnesses, Sekhon was first chased by a dark SUV after which two men stepped out of it and started shooting at him, the report said.  Officials found Sekhon with gunshot wounds when they arrived and failed to revive him, it added.  A burning vehicle was found nearby after the shooting incident, which police say is the hallmark of gang killings.

Officials are trying to confirm if the burning vehicle is related to the shooting incident.  “Investigators are working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the homicide and identify all parties involved,” the report quoted Sgt Freda Fong as saying.  There have been four shootings in Surrey in the past 48 hours.