Innocent Bystander Killed by Stray Bullet
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Hamilton Police are investigating a homicide after an innocent female bystander was struck by a stray bullet during gunfire on Upper James.
On April 17, 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm, Hamilton Police received reports of a shooting near Upper James and South Bend Road. When police arrived, they found a 21-year-old female with a gunshot wound to the chest. She was transported to hospital and later died from her injuries.
She has been identified as Harsimrat Randhawa from India. Harsimrat was studying at Mohawk College and was standing at the bus stop on her way to work when she was killed.
Through collected video, investigators have determined that the passenger of a black Mercedes SUV fired at the occupants of a white sedan. Shortly after the shooting, the white sedan fled northbound on Upper James and the Mercedes travelled westbound on South Bend.
Shots also entered the rear window of a residence on Allenby Avenue where the occupants were watching television a few feet away. Fortunately, no one was injured in the home.