Peel Regional Police identified a Brampton man who died in the hospital after he was shot several times in a Mississauga parking lot this week in what the investigators believe it was an objective shooting.
Harjet Dhadda, 51, was contacted by suspects shortly before noon on Wednesday and shot a lot near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way, police said in a press release on Friday. The area is near the Pearson International Airport.
When the officers arrived, they found Dhadda with “obvious trauma signs,” police said in a scrum after the shooting. The emergency staff did CPR before taking him to a local hospital, where he then died.
The police said in the statement that the shooters fled the scene in a 2018 Black 2018 stolen Dodge Challenger, which the officers have recovered. Police published a photo of the vehicle on Friday.
Constant Michelle Stafford, Peel Police spokesman, said in the Scrum: “At this point we believe that this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.”
On the LinkedIn Social Network Platform, Dhadda is described as a commercial insurance corridor.
According to publications on his children’s social networks, Dhadda had received threats in recent years, which were reported to the police.
“And now an innocent man is gone,” says the daughter
The victim’s daughter, who identifies himself as Gurlin Dhadda on Instagram, said on an Instagram post on Thursday that she wants justice for her father.
“In recent years, my father was receiving repeated threats and extortion calls. In April 2023, we even faced a possible attack. We reported these threats to the police. We prayed the protection. But our screams of help were left unanswered. The system that was supposed to keep us safe, failed him,” he said in the position.
“Despite the clear signs of danger, the police did not provide security. No significant measures were taken. And now an innocent man has left,” he added.
“Our community is afflicted, but we are also outraged. We ask: what is the government doing with the increase in extortion and directed violence? Why are innocent people defenseless while threats become stronger? When the authorities do not protect us, what options do we have?”
Gurlin, who supplied a photo of his father to CBC Toronto, said his death is a deep personal loss. She described it as the backbone of her family and the local SIJ community.
“My father didn’t deserve this,” says his son
The victim’s son, who identifies himself as Tanveer Singh Dhadda, asked political leaders to take a look at the laws in Canada.
“My father did not deserve this. He was not involved in anything criminal. He lived an honest life. However, those who came to damage him were armed with illegal weapons, operating with total contempt for law and apparently without fear of consequences,” he said.
“We trust the authorities to protect ourselves, but they have failed. Our office is located near the airport in an area known by a high police presence still, my father was shot dead day. If such a violent act can take place here, what do they really have everyday citizens?”
Both adult children said in their positions that their father was a respected member of the community, a devout father, a businessman who works hard and a Canadian resident since 1997.
“It went beyond helping each and every people,” said Tanveer in a publication.
Peel Police said in an email on Saturday that they know the “not verified information that currently circulates in the media” about the homicide.
“Be sure that our researchers are actively and exhaustively examining all aspects of this case. As with any investigation, we are committed to following the facts and maintain the integrity of the investigation process,” police said in the email.
“To protect the integrity of research, we will not share more details at this time.”
Police did not say if they had received reports on threats against Dhadda.
In the statement, the police said that the public urges “to refrain from speculation” because the investigation is active and the officers will examine all potential clients.
Peel Chief of Police, Nishan Duraiappah, said the police noticed a “disturbing” trend at the end of 2023 in which business owners were becoming victims of extortion attempts due to large sums of money under the threat of violence. Many of the business owners attacked were from southern Asia.
In response to threats, the Police established the Resection Task Force of the Regional Police Peel (EITF), a team composed of investigation and intelligence units backed by tactical teams. The task force has launched investigations, arrested, put positions and confiscated weapons, drugs and stolen vehicles.
In other places, in BC, members of the community of southern Asia have also reported repeated extortion threats and RCMP They have said that they have obtained evidence that links the agents of the Indian government with violent acts in Canada, including coercion and extortion.
Anyone with information is asked to communicate with the police or the detainees of the crime.
