Ottawa, March 31 – A man of Indian origin has been killed in Surrey, Canada, in what is believed to be a shooting related to organized crime, local media reported.
The shooting occurred on Saturday night at a townhouse complex in Surrey's Sullivan Heights, where a man was fatally shot, Global News reported.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said on Monday that the victim has been identified as 27-year-old Jasman Sekhon, according to CTV News.
"Sekhon had previous interactions with the police and was believed to be involved in the drug trade. Early indications suggest this was a targeted incident related to organized crime," the report quoted IHIT's statement.
According to witnesses, Sekhon was first chased by a dark SUV, after which two men emerged from the vehicle and began shooting at him, the report said.
Officials found Sekhon with gunshot wounds when they arrived, but were unable to revive him, it added.
A burning vehicle was found nearby after the shooting incident, which police say is a common characteristic of gang killings.
Officials are trying to determine if the burning vehicle is related to the shooting incident.
"Investigators are working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the homicide and identify all parties involved," the report quoted Sgt. Freda Fong as saying.
There have been four shootings in Surrey in the past 48 hours.