On Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m. Northeast Branch Patrol responded to the report of a deceased male located in the area of 17 Street and Yellowhead Trail.
The Edmonton Medical Examiner completed an autopsy on Mar. 5, 2025, and identified the deceased as Sukhvir Singh, 32. The cause of death was determined to be drowning.
On March 14, 2025, the EPS issued a release regarding the arrests of Manpreet Brar, 29, and Gursimran Singh, 21. Both men were charged in relation to Sukhvir Singh’s death. Police also issued Canada-wide warrants for a third male, Lovepreet Sidhu, 27, in relation to the death.
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, police arrested and charged Jasmeet Singh, 22, with first degree murder and kidnapping. All four accused were known to the victim and EPS Homicide detectives continue to investigate.
At this time, police believe that Lovepreet Sidhu has since fled to India and are continuing to investigate. Police are also sharing his photo, pictured below, and are asking members of the public with any information regarding his whereabouts to please come forward immediately.
Lovepreet Sidhu, 27
Lovepreet Sidhu, 27