An Indian-origin man, identified as 28-year-old Dilraj Singh Gill of Vancouver, was fatally shot in Burnaby, British Columbia, on January 22, 2026. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to reports of gunfire near the 3700 block of Canada Way at approximately 5:30 p.m. local time. Upon arrival, officers discovered Gill suffering from critical injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the investigation and believes the shooting was targeted and linked to the ongoing gang conflict in British Columbia. According to the RCMP, Gill was known to the police.
Shortly after the shooting, authorities located a vehicle on fire in the 5000 block of Buxton Street. Investigators are working to determine if there is a connection between the vehicle fire and the homicide. IHIT has confirmed that the vehicle found burning on Buxton Street is connected to the homicide. Police are actively seeking more information regarding the vehicle.
Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT emphasized the seriousness of the incident, especially its occurrence in a public area. She stated that information from witnesses and those in the area would be crucial to advancing the investigation and holding those responsible accountable.
IHIT is appealing to the public for assistance. They are seeking witnesses and anyone with dashcam video or CCTV footage captured between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on January 22, 2026, in the following areas: Canada Way from Boundary Road to Willingdon Avenue, and Buxton Street near Royal Oak Avenue and Forglen Drive. Additionally, IHIT is requesting dashcam video from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the area of Canada Way and Laurel Street, between Boundary Road and Gilmore Way in Burnaby.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or via email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
The investigation is ongoing, with homicide investigators working closely with the Burnaby RCMP, the Lower Mainland District Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS), and the BC Coroners Service to gather evidence and further the investigation.
