Third man arrested in Hamilton shooting that killed international student bystander

Hamilton police say they have charged a second man with first-degree murder in the shooting death of an international student from India, the third arrest in the case.

Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old student at Mohawk College, was shot dead while she stood near a bus stop in the area of Upper James Street and South Bend Road on April 17.

Police said she was caught in the crossfire as occupants of several vehicles shot at each other, and they believe at least seven people, four cars and multiple guns were involved in the incident.

Investigators arrested two men in the shooting last month.

A 32-year-old man is accused of first-degree murder, and he and a 26-year-old man are each facing three counts of attempted murder.

Police say the third suspect was taken into custody without incident in Toronto on Monday and appeared in court later that day.

The investigation continues and police are asking anyone with information to contact them.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 9, 2025.

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