Punjabi Student Dies After Being Hit by Stray Bullet in Canada
The student, identified as Harsimrat Kahlon was enrolled at Mohawk College.
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A 21-year-old Punjabi student tragically died in Ontario's Hamilton city on Thursday evening after being struck by a stray bullet during an exchange of gunfire between groups in the area.
The student, identified as Harsimrat Kahlon and enrolled at Mohawk College, was reportedly waiting at a bus stop around 7:30 PM on her way to work when the incident occurred.
“Investigators believe the female was an innocent bystander struck by a stray bullet during a shooting in the area,” Hamilton Police said in a statement on Friday.
According to a report by Hindustan Times, she sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and succumbed to her injuries.
Video evidence revealed that a passenger in a black Mercedes SUV opened fire on the occupants of a white sedan, which then fled the scene shortly after the shooting.
India’s Consulate in Toronto expressed its grief over the incident, stating on X (formerly Twitter), “We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of a young Indian student in Hamilton. A homicide investigation is currently underway. We are in close contact with her family and are extending all necessary assistance. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family during this difficult time.”
Hamilton Police Chief Frank Bergen said at a press conference on Friday, “I would like to extend my condolences to Harsimrat’s family. This is a young girl who had her whole life ahead of her and tragically lost her life because some thugs picked up a gun.”
“Remember, Harsimrat’s family sent her to Hamilton to prepare her for her future, and now there is an empty seat at their dinner table, her aunt’s house, and her friends’ homes,” he added.
A Mohawk College spokesperson also issued a statement: “As a member of the Mohawk College community, we know this loss is being felt by many, and we will do everything we can to support Harsimrat’s friends, family, and the broader college community.”
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