A suspect involved in the tragic shooting at a Mississauga gas station, resulting in the death of a young woman, has been classified as one of the top 25 most-wanted fugitives in Canada. Dharam Singh Dhaliwal, 31, is wanted on a nationwide arrest warrant for first-degree murder, issued shortly after the incident on December 3, 2022, where 21-year-old Pawanpreet Kaur of Brampton was fatally shot while working a night shift.
Dhaliwal, now ninth on the list, has been elusive since the murder at the Petro-Canada station located at the intersection of Britannia and Creditview roads. In response, authorities are offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his capture, emphasizing the potential danger he poses as he may be armed.
This information was revealed during the latest update of Canada’s Top 25 Most Wanted, announced at a press conference at the Toronto Police headquarters. The list is a part of the BOLO Program—an initiative partnering with national police forces and Crime Stoppers to enhance public engagement through social media and other technologies in tracking down major fugitives.
The announcement also highlighted an increase in the total reward money available through the program, now totaling $1 million, aimed at motivating public participation in these serious cases.
Kaur was attacked multiple times around 10:30 p.m. on that fateful night, marking the 13th murder in Mississauga and the 27th in the Peel region for the year, a statistic that underscores the prevailing issue of gun violence in the area. Despite immediate efforts by emergency services, Kaur succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Earlier investigations revealed that Dhaliwal had been missing since September 2022, with authorities suggesting his disappearance was premeditated, forming part of his alleged plan to commit the murder.
Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah emphasized the deep impact of Kaur’s murder on her family and the community, calling for public assistance to bring closure and justice to Kaur’s family.
Descriptions of the suspect and a plea for any information were reiterated by the police, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of Dhaliwal’s capture in solving this devastating case.