2 September 2026 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : Canadian authorities have identified the man who was killed in a recent shooting in Calgary, Alberta, as 25-year-old Harjas Ahluwalia, of Punjabi origin.
The Calgary Police Service said Ahluwalia was found dead in the 1100 block of Cornerstone Boulevard in northeast Calgary following a shooting on August 30. An autopsy conducted on September 1 confirmed his identity, with the death classified as a homicide.
Police Say Shooting Appears Targeted
Investigators believe the shooting appears to have been targeted, although authorities have not publicly disclosed a possible motive.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Ahluwalia’s death and are working to establish what led to the shooting.
No Arrests Made So Far
No arrests have been made in connection with the killing so far.
Calgary Police have appealed to members of the public for information that could help investigators identify those responsible and establish the sequence of events.
Victim Found in Northeast Calgary
Ahluwalia was discovered in the Cornerstone Boulevard area of northeast Calgary.
The investigation remains active, with police examining available evidence and pursuing leads related to the fatal shooting.
Homicide Investigation Underway
The classification of the death as a homicide means investigators are treating the shooting as a criminal killing rather than an accidental or unexplained death.
Authorities have not indicated that anyone has been charged, and details about the circumstances surrounding the incident remain limited while the investigation continues.
Police Seek Public Assistance
Calgary Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has relevant information, video footage or other evidence to contact investigators.
Public assistance can be particularly important in cases where investigators are working to establish the movements of the victim and possible suspects before and after a shooting.
Punjabi Community in Canada Follows Case
The identification of Ahluwalia as being of Punjabi origin has drawn attention among the wider Punjabi diaspora in Canada.
However, police have not publicly linked the victim’s background to the motive for the killing. Investigators have so far described the shooting as appearing targeted without providing further details.
Investigation Continues
Police are expected to continue gathering forensic evidence, reviewing potential surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses as they work to determine who was responsible.
Until further information is released, the motive and circumstances behind Ahluwalia’s killing remain under investigation.