In a shocking incident that has drawn international attention, a 68-year-old Indian-origin businessman, Darshan Sahsi, was tragically shot and killed outside his residence in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. Police suspect this brutal act was a “targeted incident.”
The Abbotsford Police Department confirmed that officers responded to a shooting report on Ridgeview Drive on Monday, October 27th. They discovered Sahsi inside a vehicle, suffering from life-threatening injuries. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by first responders, he sadly succumbed to his wounds.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) later identified Sahsi as the victim. Sergeant Freda Fong, an IHIT spokesperson, stated, “Early indications suggest this was a targeted incident, and thankfully, no one else was injured as a result of the shooting.”
Authorities are now working tirelessly to uncover the motive behind this heinous crime and the precise circumstances leading to the shooting. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active. Investigators have also released a surveillance image of a silver Toyota Corolla believed to be involved in the incident, urging anyone with relevant information to contact IHIT immediately.
According to reports from the Vancouver Sun, Darshan Sahsi was the president of Canam International, a textile recycling company. His company’s website mentioned that he hailed from a family of Sikh farmers in Punjab, India, before building his successful business in Canada.