Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Man Charged in Shooting Death of Indian Student
A 32-year-old man named Jerdaine Foster has been arrested and charged with murder for the death of 21-year-old Harsimrat Randhawa.
The shooting happened in Canada when Randhawa was hit by a stray bullet.
The police believe a fight between people in cars led to the shooting.
Foster is also charged with trying to murder three others.
The police are investigating to find others involved and they have noted his connections to multiple regions, including Hamilton and Niagara.
Jerdaine Foster, 32, arrested for first-degree murder and attempted murder.
Victim, Harsimrat Randhawa, 21-year-old Indian student, killed by a stray bullet.
The shooting occurred near Upper James Street and South Bend Road in Hamilton, Ontario.
Police investigation revealed the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving multiple vehicles.
Foster has connections to Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara regions and used short-term rentals.
- Who
- Jerdaine Foster arrested for killing Harsimrat Randhawa, an Indian student.
- What
- Jerdaine Foster charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder.
- When
- The shooting occurred on April 17; arrest made after a five-month investigation.
- Where
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and Niagara Falls, Ontario (arrest location).
- Why
- The shooting occurred during a dispute involving multiple vehicles; the exact cause is not specified.
- Victim
- Harsimrat Randhawa
- Victim's Age
- 21
- Suspect
- Jerdaine Foster
- Suspect's Age
- 32
- Charges
- First-degree murder, attempted murder
- Location of Shooting
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Arrest Location
- Niagara Falls, Ontario