Man Killed in Random Highway Shooting

0:00Mounties are investigating a fatal shooting on Highway 2 south of Edmonton that claimed the life of a 22-year-old man. It happened on the afternoon of March 14, near Lidda, when three friends were driving toward the mountains in a Honda Civic, a great pickup truck pulled up beside them on the highway. Someone inside made a gesture, like a peace sign, and the driver waved back. Moments later, gunfire rang out, striking the driver in the neck. The friends pulled over, but he died from blood loss in the vehicle. The victim was byrinder Singh, who had moved from India to Brampton, Ontario, three years ago as an international student. He studied business administration there, before relocating to Edmonton last October, to work in construction, installing siding. This trip marked his first chance to see the Canadian Rockies. Police have since located the Suspect Vehicle, a 2022 Ford F-150, but the shooter remains on the run with no clear motive. Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward, as they piece together

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