Police have confirmed that the man gunned down in Surrey Thursday morning is businessman and Khalsa School and Khalsa Credit Union founder Ripudaman Singh Malik. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), which has taken over the investigation, is calling on the public to help further its investigation into the homicide of Malik, who was acquitted of all charges in the Air India bombing.

By PD Raj – Senior Writer DESIBUZZCanada

 SURREY – Police have confirmed that the man gunned down in Surrey Thursday morning is businessman and Khalsa School and Khalsa Credit Union founder Ripudaman Singh Malik.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), which has taken over the investigation, is calling on the public to help further its investigation into the homicide of Malik, who was acquitted of all charges in the Air India bombing.

On July 14, at 9:26 a.m., the Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at 8236 128 Street, Surrey.  Surrey RCMP first responders attended the location and found the male victim, identified as 75 year-old Malik, having sustained fatal injuries. IHIT has taken conduct of the investigation and are working closely in partnership with the Surrey RCMP, BC Coroner’s Service and the RCMP Forensic Identification Section.

A burned vehicle was located nearby in the area of 82 Avenue and 122a Street, Surrey, which is being held by investigators and is believed to be associated.

 “We are aware of Mr. Malik’s background, though at this time we are still working to determine the motive. We can confirm that the shooting appears to be targeted and there is not believed to be any further risk to the public,” says Sergeant Timothy Pierotti of IHIT. “Having occurred in a residential area, we are confident that witnesses exist that could help us further this investigation. We urge them to come forward immediately and without delay.”

IHIT is asking that any witnesses or anyone traveling in the 8200 block of 128 Street, Surrey as well as the area of 122 Street and 82 Avenue between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. with dash cameras or who has any information regarding the homicide of Mr. Malik is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.