A prominent Indo-Canadian builder in Edmonton, Alberta, is believed to have been one of the two individuals killed in a shooting incident on Monday. While the victim has not been formally identified by law enforcement, local media reports suggest that he was Buta Singh Gill, the head of the construction company Gill Built Homes.
The shooting took place in broad daylight at a construction site where multiple residential units were being built. The Edmonton Police Service issued a statement urging citizens to avoid the area as they investigate the incident. There are no immediate concerns for public safety, and the homicide investigators are leading the investigation.
Gill was known to be active in the local Indo-Canadian community and associated with a local gurdwara. Eyewitnesses reported that a person dressed in a construction vest approached Gill’s vehicle and shot him multiple times before allegedly committing suicide. There are unconfirmed reports that a business dispute may have been the motive behind the tragedy.
The incident comes amidst a series of gang-related shootings and arson incidents in Edmonton connected to extortion attempts. The Edmonton Police have been working on Project Gaslight, investigating 34 events related to extortion in the city.
The shocking shooting has left the community in mourning and raised concerns about safety in the area. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the motive behind the tragic incident.