January 20th Shooting Now a Homicide
Delta, BC – On January 20th, 2025, the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a shooting that occurred at a residence in the 8100 block of 112B St, 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, Delta.
The DPD’s Major Crime Section is now investigating this shooting as a homicide. 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 DPD 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 tips@deltapolice.ca If you wish to remain anonymous, you 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.