Indian student killed by stray bullet in Canada

Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old student from India, was fatally struck by a stray bullet while waiting at a bus stop in Hamilton, Ontario, on the evening of April 16.

Randhawa, a student at Mohawk College, was a bystander caught in a violent exchange between two vehicles, according to Hamilton police.

Authorities confirmed she had no connection to those involved in the incident, which is now the focus of a homicide investigation.

The shooting took place around 7:30 p.m. near Upper James Street and South Bend Road.

Investigators say a passenger in a black sedan fired multiple rounds at a white sedan, one of which fatally struck Randhawa.

Paramedics responded quickly and rushed her to the hospital, but she later died from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Nearby, a home on Allenby Avenue also sustained damage during the shooting.

A rear window was shattered while residents were watching television inside, but no injuries were reported.

The Consulate General of India in Toronto shared its condolences in a message posted to X:
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Indian student Harsimrat Randhawa in Hamilton, Ontario. As per local police, she was an innocent victim, fatally struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident involving two vehicles. A homicide investigation is currently underway. We are in close contact with her family and are extending all necessary assistance. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family during this difficult time."

Police are asking for help from the public and are appealing to anyone who may have dashcam or security footage from between 7:15 pm and 7:45 pm in the vicinity of Upper James and South Bend Road to come forward with any relevant information.