Four men face murder charges, a fifth forcible confinement, after a 19-year-old was kidnapped in Abbotsford and later died in Surrey hospital.
Teen Kidnapped from Abbotsford, Dies Hours Later
Homicide investigators have laid charges against five men in connection with the violent death of a 19-year-old in Abbotsford, B.C., earlier this year. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) confirmed the charges Friday, ending a months-long investigation into the fatal incident that shocked two communities.
Victim Found Severely Injured in Crescent Beach
The case began just before 2 a.m. on January 27, when witnesses reported a violent assault in the 2900 block of Victoria Street in Abbotsford. According to IHIT, the victim was seen being forced into a vehicle by a group of men. Approximately three hours later, the young man was found with life-threatening injuries in the Crescent Beach area of Surrey. He later died in hospital.
First-Degree Murder and Confinement Charges Laid
Following a complex investigation involving multiple jurisdictions, IHIT has now charged five individuals. Ravdeep Gill, 21, of Winnipeg; Harmandeep Gill, 26, of Brampton, Ontario; and Surrey residents Jaskaran Singh, 20, and Bipanpreet Singh, 22, have each been charged with first-degree murder and forcible confinement. A fifth suspect, 19-year-old Inderpreet Khosa of Abbotsford, has been charged with forcible confinement.
Investigative Collaboration Across Provinces
IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Timothy Pierotti credited the successful arrests to strong cooperation between local and provincial police forces in B.C., Manitoba, and Ontario. “These arrests represent the dedication of our officers to uncover the truth behind a senseless act of violence,” Pierotti said during a press briefing.
Motive Still Under Investigation
While charges have been filed, investigators have not yet released a clear motive behind the attack. Police say they believe the victim was targeted, but are continuing to piece together the circumstances leading up to the kidnapping and murder. Authorities have not released the name of the deceased, citing privacy concerns.
Legal Proceedings Now Underway
The accused are expected to appear in court in the coming weeks. IHIT continues to urge anyone with additional information about the case to contact investigators. The incident has raised renewed concerns about violent crime and interprovincial gang activity in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland.
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