Family of man killed in gas station shooting desperate for answers
The family of a gas station worker who was killed earlier this month in Amaranth is pleading for help in finding the person responsible for his murder.
Provincial police responded to a report about an armed robbery and shooting at a gas station on County Road 109 on Oct. 7 around 11:40 p.m.
Police release images of a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a gas station on County Road 109 in Amaranth Township on Mon., Oct. 7, 2024, that left one person with serious injuries. (Source: OPP)
Mehakdeep Singh, 25, was shot in the head during the robbery and died days later in the hospital on Oct. 10.
Police released images of an armed suspect wearing a blue surgical mask, a three-quarter-length dark coat with a fur-lined hood, black pants, shoes, and gloves, but say there have been no more developments in the investigation.
Singh's family, devastated by his death, set up a small memorial outside the gas station where he was killed.
"If somebody can help us, please do," said Navkirat Kaur, Singh's sister. "Please do contact us if you have any recordings because it is important to find the person who did this."
Kaur said her brother had been living in Canada with his uncle for the last seven years, working to support his family back in India.
"He used to talk about his job, his places of work, he was really happy," added an emotional Kaur. "It was time, we were finally about to meet him after this long but then this happened. It's really devastating."
Mehakdeep Singh, 25, died days after police say he was shot during an armed robbery at a gas station in Amaranth Township on Oct. 7, 2024. (Supplied)
Singh's family was met with hugs outside the gas station on Wednesday by Cathy Hall, who worked alongside Singh for two years.
Hall said she was scheduled to work after Singh on the night he was killed.
"He was the best guy, he was so kind," Hall said. "We need to find out who done this. I'm afraid to come to work because we don't know who done this."
Police urge anyone with information to contact investigators but warn not to engage or approach the suspect.
They ask those in the area to check, save and secure potential video evidence from home or business security cameras between 11:15 p.m. and midnight on Oct. 7.
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