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Apr 3, 2025 6:29 PM - Connect Newsroom

Third Suspect Arrested in Edmonton February Murder Case

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This follows the earlier arrests of 29-year-old Manpreet Brar on March 10 and 21-year-old Gursimran Singh on March 13.

Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with the February murder of Sukhvir Singh in Edmonton. The 32-year-old victim’s body was discovered near 17th Street and Yellowhead Trail on February 28, with an autopsy confirming that he had been murdered.

On Tuesday, officers arrested 22-year-old Jasmeet Singh, who has been charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping. This follows the earlier arrests of 29-year-old Manpreet Brar on March 10 and 21-year-old Gursimran Singh on March 13.

Authorities have also issued a Canada-wide warrant for 27-year-old Lovepreet Sidhu, who remains at large.

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