RICHMOND, B.C. — Richmond RCMP say a man is dead after a weekend shooting.
The Police have identified the 56-year-old man as prominent developer and Vancouver Sikh Youth slate leader, Amarjit Singh Sandhu.
Richmond victim identified as 56 y/o Amarjit Singh Sandhu. The written media release will be distributed in the next few minutes.
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) June 5, 2016
Emergency crews responded to the incident at the south end of the city shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Sandhu was rushed to hospital where he later died. At the scene, several bullet holes could be seen in the driver's side door of a black pickup truck.
"The act of homicide is one that is selfish and cold," said Staff Sgt. Jennifer Pound of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT)
"There is an extra element of concern when one chooses to commit this crime in such a bold and brazen manner in a very public setting."
Victim in this evening's shooting has succumbed to their injuries. @HomicideTeam will be asserting their jurisdiction in the investigation.
— Richmond RCMP (@RichmondRCMP) June 5, 2016
No one else was injured.
Police have not released further details.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team will be looking into the incident.
