‘Targeted’ shooting in Burnaby gang-related, victim known to police: IHIT

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BURNABY — Homicide investigators have been called after a late afternoon shooting that killed a man in Burnaby.

Just after 5:30 p.m. on Thursday (Jan. 22), Burnaby RCMP responded to reports of shots fired near the 3700 block of Canada Way and found one victim.

Despite life-saving efforts, the man died on scene.

The victim has since been identified as 28-year-old Vancouver resident Dilraj Singh Gill.

Gill was known to police, and the shooting appears to be related to the BC Gang conflict.

Officers then located a car fire in the 5000 block of Buxton Street shortly after the incident.

Investigators have found a connection to the homicide, and police are actively working to collect more information about the vehicle.

“Homicide investigators are working closely with the Burnaby RCMP, the Lower Mainland District Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) and the BC Coroners Service to collect evidence and advance the investigation,” said Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT.

“A shooting, especially in a public place is extremely troubling, not only for the police but for the entire community. Information from witnesses and those in the area will be crucial in ensuring this investigation advances and to hold those responsible accountable.”

Police believe there is no further risk to the public.

Witnesses and anyone with dash-cam or CCTV video between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on January 22, in Canada Way from Boundary Road to Willingdon Avenue and Buxton Street near Royal Oak Avenue and Forglen Drive, are asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Dashcam video from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the area of Canada Way and Laurel Street, between Boundary Road and Gilmore Way.