Man arrested after international student killed by stray bullet in Hamilton: police

Hamilton police say a 32-year-old man has been arrested in the death of an international student who was fatally struck by a stray bullet in April.

Twenty-one-year-old Harsimrat Randhawa was waiting for a bus on the evening of April 17 when police say she was caught in the crossfire and fatally shot in the chest as occupants of several vehicles were shooting at each other.

Police believe the dispute started several minutes before the fatal shooting and culminated at the bus stop.

They say the suspect was arrested in Niagara Falls, Ont., on Tuesday and has been charged with first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder.

Police say at least seven people, four cars and multiple guns were involved in the incident in the area of Upper James Street and South Bend Road, where bullets also reportedly flew through the window of a nearby home, but no one inside was injured.

Investigators say the case remains active as they attempt to identify and arrest the other people involved.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 7, 2025.

The Canadian Press