Edmonton authorities have filed first-degree murder charges against two individuals in connection with the tragic death of Harshandeep Singh, a 20-year-old security guard, who was fatally shot early Friday morning at a downtown apartment complex.
The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of 106 Street and 107 Avenue, prompting an urgent response from police after reports of gunfire. Officers arrived at the scene to discover Singh lying unresponsive in a stairwell. Despite immediate efforts to save him, including rapid medical intervention and transportation to a nearby hospital, Singh was pronounced dead from his injuries.
Shocking : CCTV footage shows the fatal shooting of 20-year-old International Student Harshandeep Singh, a security guard in Edmonton, Canada who was patrolling an apartment building when he was killed by two individuals, Evan Rain (30) and Judith Saulteaux (30). They have been… pic.twitter.com/SMVbXK2poE
— Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) December 8, 2024
Investigators swiftly apprehended 30-year-old Evan Rain and 30-year-old Judith Saulteaux in connection with the homicide. During the arrest operation, law enforcement recovered a firearm believed to be the weapon used in the shooting. Authorities have indicated that no additional parties were involved in the attack on Singh.
In an effort to aid the ongoing investigation and address public safety concerns, the Edmonton Police Service released Singh’s name to the public. The community has been deeply shaken by the loss of Singh, who was reportedly an Indian student employed as a security guard at the residence.
Adding to the gravity of the situation, a disturbing video has emerged online, allegedly capturing the moments leading up to Singh’s death. The footage appears to show a man identified as Rain brandishing a large firearm, striking an individual out of the camera’s view before pushing Singh down the stairwell and firing multiple shots as he attempted to escape. While police have not yet verified the video’s authenticity, they maintain that only Rain and Saulteaux were directly involved in the shooting.
Singh was performing his duties, patrolling the building when the attack took place. His untimely death has left his family, friends, and the broader Edmonton community in mourning as they grapple with the senseless loss.
Edmonton Police are urging anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted through the police department’s official channels to assist in bringing clarity and justice to this heartbreaking case.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of Edmonton’s residents, standing united against such acts of violence.
