At approximately 10:54 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, the EPS Gang Suppression Team was conducting a follow up investigation in the Laurel neighbourhood, when an officer observed a white SUV slowly drive-by a residence near Mabuhay Park and fire multiple gunshots at homes in the area which were occupied by families, including children. The officer immediately activated their emergency lights and followed the vehicle as it drove at a high rate of speed throughout the neighbourhood trying to evade police. EPS Air 1, Tactical Unit and other police resources responded to the area to assist.
The SUV eventually stopped in the area of 30 Street and 15 Avenue. As police approached, a male suspect stepped out of the passenger side of the SUV and pointed a firearm at the officer who was in his vehicle at the time. The SUV then fled the scene, and the suspect fled the area on foot. With the assistance of Air 1 and Tactical, the male was arrested moments later.A handgun was located nearby with the serial number defaced.
Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident, and investigators believe the shooting was targeted. Police continue to search for the SUV and its occupant(s).
“We believe this was a targeted event and it was certainly a close call for our officer and for residents in the community,” says Staff Sergeant Eric Stewart with the EPS Guns and Gangs Section. “Shootings like this remain a significant public safety concern that we are working diligently to address, and we are thankful that there were no injuries or loss of life that evening.”
Parminder Singh, 20, has since been charged with pointing a firearm, careless use of a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, recklessly discharging a firearm, tampering with a serial number, mischief and failure to comply with an order. At the time of this arrest, the accused was on release in relation to another investigation and had several conditions, including to not possess any firearms. He remains remanded at this time.
The EPS Southwest Investigative Response Team (IRT) continues to investigate this shooting and is asking anyone with information about the SUV or its occupant(s) to reach out to the EPS. The vehicle is described as a newer model white Mitsubishi SUV and is pictured in the video clip below. Officers are also asking anyone in the Laurel area who may have security or dash cam footage of the vehicle or shooting from the evening of Oct. 19, 2023, to please contact police.
Anyone with information or video footage related to the vehicle or shooting are asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at
www.p3tips.com/250.