Canada- Harsimrat Randhawa, 21, of India, student @ Mohawk College, innocent bystander waiting for a bus, fatally shot, Hamilton, Ont; 17 April, 2025.

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Woman, 21, shot dead in Hamilton was innocent bystander: Cops

Hamilton Police Chief Frank Bergen says the city “has a responsibility to do better” after a female bystander was killed by a stray bullet.

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'Police identified the victim as 21-year-old Harsimrat Randhawa of India, who was studying at Mohawk College.

Cops say the shooting happened at 7:30 p.m. at Upper James St. and South Bend Rd. while Randhawa was waiting alone at the southeast corner of that intersection for a bus to go to work.

“She was just standing there waiting for the city bus to come,” said Acting Det. Sgt. Daryl Reid.'

'Cops said, after reviewing video, the passenger of a black Mercedes SUV fired “multiple shots” at the occupants of a white sedan, the latter which fled northbound on Upper James St. while the Mercedes travelled westbound on South Bend Rd.'

 

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Apr 18, 2025

Innocent Bystander Killed by Stray Bullet

Hamilton Police are investigating a homicide after an innocent female bystander was struck by a stray bullet during gunfire on Upper James.On April 17, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Hamilton Police received reports of a shooting near Upper James and South Bend Road. When police arrived, they...

hamiltonpolice.on.ca

''Police say a 21-year-old woman who was fatally shot on Hamilton Mountain Thursday evening was an innocent bystander.Hamilton police have identified her as Harsimrat Randhawa of India. Two of her family members tell CHCH News that she was studying physiotherapy at Mohawk College and worked at a nearby McDonalds.

Hamilton Police are investigating a homicide after an innocent female bystander was struck by a stray bullet during gunfire on Upper James.

On April 17, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Hamilton Police received reports of a shooting near Upper James and South Bend Road. When police arrived, they found a 21-year-old female with a gunshot wound to the chest. She was transported to hospital and later died from her injuries.

She has been identified as Harsimrat Randhawa from India. Harsimrat was studying at Mohawk College and was standing at the bus stop on her way to work when she was killed.

Through collected video, investigators have determined that the passenger of a black Mercedes SUV fired at the occupants of a white sedan. Shortly after the shooting, the white sedan fled northbound on Upper James and the Mercedes travelled westbound on South Bend.

Shots also entered the rear window of a residence on Allenby Avenue where the occupants were watching television a few feet away. Fortunately, no one was injured in the home.

Investigators are asking anyone with dashcam or security camera footage between 7:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. near Upper James and South Bend to contact Sergeant Alex Buck at 905-546-4123. If you know something that can help further the investigation, please contact police.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppers.com.''

 

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Apr 20, 2025
An outpouring of grief filled the air Sunday afternoon as family and friends gathered to hold a vigil in honour of 21-year-old - a life taken too soon.Harsimrat Randhawa was killed by a stray bullet while she was waiting for a bus on Upper James Street Thursday night.

 

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ARREST!

Hamilton police make arrest in murder of innocent bystander

An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a Mohawk College student who police say was caught in the crossfire of a “violent altercation” in Hamilton that involved multiple vehicles.

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''An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a Mohawk College student who police say was caught in the crossfire of a “violent altercation” in Hamilton that involved multiple vehicles.''

''On Aug. 5, police said 32-year-old Jerdaine Foster was arrested in Niagara Falls in connection with the deadly shooting. He faces one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder.

“Investigators know that there were at least seven people involved in this argument, this dispute, that resulted in the death,” Reid added.
He said investigators are still working to identify the other suspects who were there that day.''

''Foster was arrested and charged in 2017 with sex trafficking. He was arrested after Niagara cops were tipped off that two underage girls were selling sex at a Falls hotel.''

 

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Another arrest!
August 6 2025 rbbm.

Second arrest made after international student killed by stray bullet in Hamilton

Hamilton police say they have arrested a second person in the death of an international student who was struck by a stray bullet in April.

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''Police say Obiesea Okafor, 26, of North York. who was allegedly involved in the events leading up to the shooting death has been charged with three counts of attempted murder.''

''Police said that at least seven people, four cars and multiple guns were involved in the incident.
They say the investigation is ongoing as detectives continue to identify the others involved.''