Delta has recorded its first homicide of 2025.
On Monday morning, Delta police responded to a shooting in the 8100 block of 112B St. in North Delta.
One man was injured by gunfire in a targeted attack.
A white Ford pickup truck left the scene following the shooting and was located a short time later, on fire in the 7300 block of Blake Drive.
In an update provided by police Tuesday afternoon, the Major Crimes Section is now investigating this shooting as a homicide.
Police say the victim, 29-year-old Delta resident Gurvinder Uppal, succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
The DPD extend condolences to the family for their loss.
The Major Crime Section investigates serious offences in Delta, including homicides. DPD is not part of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT).
Any information, witnesses, or video can be directed to the DPD at 604-940-7321 or [email protected]. Those who wish to remain anonymous, can provide information to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
This shooting is the first homicide in Delta in 2025. Delta recorded no homicides in 2024.
