Buta Singh, owner of Indian-origin Gill Built Homes Limited, has been shot dead in Edmonton, Canada. His close friend says that Gill was a prominent member of a Sikh temple in the city and had strong ties with the Punjabi community.
Another person also died in the incident
Another person also died in the firing that took place during the day in the area on Monday, who has not been identified yet. At the same time, a 51 year old man has been injured and is undergoing treatment. Police are investigating the shooting.
Gill was a helpful person
Around 50 people at the spot were from the South Asian home-builders community. Former city councilor Mohinder Banga said that he had known Gill for many years. He was murdered while he was checking his work at a construction site. Along with this, Banga said that Gill had deep connections with the Punjabi community and was a religious and helpful person.