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- A person who was drinking coffee nearby reportedly told investigators that he had seen a man approach the woman and speak to her briefly before firing at her.
- A 26-year-old woman of Punjabi origin was fatally shot in Toronto’s Etobicoke area early Friday in what police have described as a targeted attack.
- Toronto Police have appealed to witnesses and anyone possessing video footage or other information connected with the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.
A 26-year-old woman of Punjabi origin was fatally shot in Toronto’s Etobicoke area early Friday in what police have described as a targeted attack. A 37-year-old Brampton resident has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
Toronto Police identified the victim as Navneet Kaur, a resident of the city. The accused has been named as Sharnjeet Singh, who is also of Punjabi descent. In addition to the murder charge, Singh faces an allegation of failing to comply with an undertaking.
According to investigators, Kaur and the accused had a brief interaction shortly before the shooting. Police allege that Singh opened fire during the encounter and fled the area before officers arrived.
Emergency crews rushed to the spot after receiving reports of gunfire and attempted to provide life-saving treatment. However, Kaur succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A person who was drinking coffee nearby reportedly told investigators that he had seen a man approach the woman and speak to her briefly before firing at her.
The accused was later apprehended following a search involving officers from the Ontario Provincial Police. He was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on Saturday morning.
Police have not disclosed whether the victim and the accused knew each other or what may have led to the attack. The nature of their relationship, if any, remains under investigation.
The shooting has caused concern among local residents, with several people raising questions about safety in the neighbourhood.
Toronto Police have appealed to witnesses and anyone possessing video footage or other information connected with the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.
