Indian-origin woman, 26, shot dead in Toronto
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Indian-origin woman, 26, shot dead in Toronto

NDTV··27 Jul

Navneet Kaur, a 26-year-old Indian-origin woman, was shot dead near Humberwood Boulevard in Toronto on Friday morning in what police called a targeted attack. She was given emergency medical aid but was pronounced dead at the scene. A witness said a man spoke to her briefly before shooting her once and running away, with no apparent argument between them.

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What It Means For You

  • Indian-origin families in the Greater Toronto Area may want to stay alert to updates on this ongoing investigation.
  • The case underscores that even quiet residential streets abroad are not immune to targeted violence.
  • Anyone with information has a direct channel to help, through Crime Stoppers or the homicide team.

What's Happening

  • Navneet Kaur, a 26-year-old Indian-origin woman, was shot dead near Humberwood Boulevard in Toronto on Friday morning.
  • Toronto police arrested and charged 37-year-old Sharanjit Singh of Brampton with first-degree murder in connection with her death.
  • Police say the shooting was a targeted attack, though the motive remains unclear at this stage.

A Brief Exchange Before an Unexplained Shooting

  • A witness said the suspect spoke briefly to Kaur, who turned around, before he shot her once and fled.
  • The witness said the two did not appear to be arguing before the shooting took place.
  • Police used drones and a K9 unit to track and later arrest the suspect after he ran on foot.
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