Second arrest made in gunfight that led to death of innocent bystander in Hamilton: police
Police say a second arrest has been made in connection with a gunfight that led to the death of a 21-year-old Mohawk College student who was struck and killed by a stray bullet while waiting for a bus in Hamilton.
Police previously said Harsimrat Randhawa, an international student from India, was fatally struck by a stray bullet while waiting for a bus near the intersection of Upper James Street and South Bend Road at around 7:30 p.m. on April 17.
Police said the victim had just left a local gym and was heading home when she was hit by a single bullet during an exchange of gunfire between two groups.
On Thursday, police announced that 32-year-old Jerdaine Foster was arrested and has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the deadly shooting. Investigators also said Thursday that they are searching for several other suspects who were involved in the shooting that led to Randhawa's death.
Police announced Friday that a second arrest was made in the case.
A 26-year-old man, identified by police as Obiesea Okafor, was arrested in North York and transported back to Hamilton.
He has been charged with three counts of attempted murder.
Police have not released names or descriptions of the other suspects but say at least seven people were involved in the dispute that night.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CTV News
28 minutes ago
- CTV News
Sudbury man fights to withdraw guilty plea in wife's murder
Sudbury man's murder case delayed as plea withdrawal bid continues. Hatinder Sharma seeks government assistance for legal representation after requesting to withdraw his guilty plea in his wife's death. Next court date set for Sept. 19.
CTV News
28 minutes ago
- CTV News
Barrie home burns down in large fire
The scene of a fire at a home in Barrie, Ont., on Sat., Aug. 9, 2025. A home in Barrie, Ont. burned down after a large fire around noon on Saturday. It happened on Marshall Street near Thorncrest Road. Residents claimed to CTV News that it was a house explosion. Paramedics and Barrie police were also on scene. The area was closed as firefighters continued extinguishing the wreckage. CTV News reached out to Barrie Fire and Emergency Services for more information. Note: This is a developing story. We will provide additional updates when they become available.
CTV News
an hour ago
- CTV News
Teen charged in crash that damaged multiple vehicles in southwest Calgary
Police say several parked vehicles were struck after a driver lost control on Macleod Trail near 58 Avenue S.W. on Aug. 8, 2025. Charges have been filed against a 19-yearold man police believe is responsible for a crash that damaged seven vehicles parked on a street in southwest Calgary Friday. At around 2:10 a.m., police say a 2018 BMW M5, driven by the man, was reportedly driving north on Macleod Trail S.W. at high speed. As the vehicle approached 58 Ave. S.W., the vehicle tried to turn west onto 58 Ave S.W. while fleeing a traffic stop. The BMW hit the back end of a parked vehicle, causing a chain reaction that damaged six other vehicles parked along 58 Ave. S.W. As a result, the 19-year-old was charged with two counts of impaired driving-related offences and two counts of failing to comply with a release order. He's scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.
