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Jul 5, 2023 8:43 PM - Connect News

Karnvir Singh Garcha of Coquitlam identified as shooting victim

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He was charged with violation of release order and assault in March 2019.

The police have released the identity of the youth who was murdered on Sunday in Coquitlam.

The deceased was Punjabi youth Karnvir Singh Garcha.

He was 25 years old.

Police said that Karnvir Singh was found injured near Foster Avenue near North Road at 9.30 pm and despite all efforts, he died on the spot. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said that Garcha along with another person had been issued a warning by the police in December to avoid gangs as their names were associated with gang violence and drug trade.

Surrey RCMP described Garcha as a risk to the community at the time.

Police said that someone left Garcha here shortly before he was shot dead on Sunday night. Garcha was scheduled to appear in court on July 6 in connection with the two cases.

He was charged with violation of release order and assault in March 2019.

Police said that anyone who has seen a suspicious vehicle or a suspicious person related to the incident, or has any information, can call police at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448). are So far no arrest has been made in this case.

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