National

51 year old man charged in the murder of Abbotsford resident Harpreet Singh Dhaliwal

Darpan News Desk Vancouver Police, 27 Apr, 2021 10:37 PM

Charges have been approved today by BC Prosecution Service following a Vancouver Police investigation into a homicide in Coal Harbor last weekend.

Police responded to calls of shots fired outside Cardero’s restaurant around 8:30 p.m. on April 17. Harpreet Singh Dhaliwal, 31, was pronounced dead on scene after first responders were unsuccessful in reviving him.

Francois Joseph Gauthier, 51, has been charged with one count of first degree murder and one count of possess a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm without being the holder of authorization or a license under which he may possess the firearm.

Gauthier remains in custody until his next court appearance.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

PM's chief of staff knew Vance allegation: adviser

Allegations of misconduct against senior officers have rocked the Canadian Armed Forces in recent months, prompting a renewed examination of military culture and the degree of independence in investigatory processes as military police probe the complaints.

PM's chief of staff knew Vance allegation: adviser

Police union concerned about B.C.'s travel ban

The order went into effect Friday and is to expire on May 25, by which point the province expects to have administered at least one dose of vaccine to about 60 per cent of eligible residents, doubling the current number.

Police union concerned about B.C.'s travel ban

Stranger allegedly assaults woman and leaves her with a broken tooth: West Vancouver Police

“This appears to have been a random assault, which we understand will be concerning to our community” says Cst. Kevin Goodmurphy. “Our investigators have been working diligently to identify the suspect in this incident, and to gather all available evidence.” “We are hoping that someone has information that might help move this case forward.”

Stranger allegedly assaults woman and leaves her with a broken tooth: West Vancouver Police

Hate crimes spiked 51% in Toronto, police report

While the most common offences related to vandalism and criminal harassment, members of the Asian/Chinese and South Asian/Indian communities were frequently assaulted.

Hate crimes spiked 51% in Toronto, police report

B.C. took money laundering seriously: de Jong

The public inquiry has heard testimony from gaming investigators who suspected organized crime groups were providing large cash loans to casino patrons as part of a money laundering scheme.

B.C. took money laundering seriously: de Jong

NACI recommends AstraZeneca for people over 30

Although provinces initially paused giving AstraZeneca shots to younger people based on the committee's advice, some have since started administering it to people over 40, given the current spread of the virus.