Indian-Origin Man Shot Dead in Canada’s Burnaby; Gang Link Suspected

January 25, 2026

A 28-year-old Indian-origin man was shot dead in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, in what police have described as a targeted killing possibly linked to organized gang violence. The incident occurred on January 22, 2026, in broad daylight near the 3700 block of Canada Way, prompting a major homicide investigation by Canadian authorities.

Victim Identified and Scene Details

The deceased has been identified as Dilraj Singh Gill, a resident of Vancouver, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency medical efforts. Shortly after the shooting, police also discovered a vehicle engulfed in flames on Buxton Street, which they believe was used in the attack and deliberately burned to destroy evidence.

Police Probe Gang War Link

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are jointly investigating the case. Officers have said that the killing appears to have a nexus to the ongoing gang conflict in British Columbia, where rival criminal groups have been involved in a cycle of retaliation and violence in recent years. Investigators noted that torching a getaway vehicle is a tactic frequently associated with organized crime shootings in the region.

Community Shock and Appeal for Witnesses

Authorities described the shooting in a public place as “extremely troubling” for the local community. Officials have appealed to witnesses and residents with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward to assist the investigation. Police emphasized that gathering additional evidence is crucial to advancing the case and holding those responsible accountable.

Possible Context in Broader Gang Violence

Local media reports have linked Gill’s murder to wider gang tensions and previous killings in the Lower Mainland region, including a recent fatal shooting of another Indo-Canadian man in nearby Abbotsford that was also connected to gang rivalry. Gill was known to police and had a history of drug-related convictions and encounters with authorities, according to reports, underscoring the complex backdrop of gang-related crime in the region.

Ongoing Investigation

The homicide unit continues to analyze forensic evidence from both the shooting site and the burned vehicle. Police are coordinating with various law enforcement bodies, including the Lower Mainland Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) and the BC Coroners Service, to reconstruct the events and identify suspects. As of now, no arrests have been announced, and police have reiterated that there is currently no indication of wider danger to the public stemming from the incident.