News release

Homicide investigators deploy to Surrey after man located deceased

January 14, 2026 - Surrey, British Columbia
From: IHIT

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IHIT File: 2026-54

Background:

At approximately 12:05 pm on January 13, 2026, Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers responded to calls of a man lying near the street in the 3500 block of 176 Street, Surrey. Upon arrival, members located a man apparently suffering from gunshot wounds. Surrey Fire Services and BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) attended, and the man was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.

Shortly after 11:00 a.m. on January 13, SPS responded to a report of a vehicle fire around the 18900 block of 40th Street, Surrey. At this stage, investigators believe this to be related to the ongoing investigation.

IHIT deployed to Surrey and is working in close partnership with SPS to advance the investigation.

Update:

This investigation is in the very early stages and IHIT is working with SPS, BC Coroners Service and the Lower Mainland District Forensic Identification Service (LMD IFIS) to complete priority tasks.

In order to further the investigation, IHIT is identifying the victim as 46-year-old Baljinder “Binder” Singh Garcha of Surrey.

“It remains very early on in this investigation,” says Cpl. Sukhi Dhesi, Media Relations Officer for IHIT. “Based on initial investigative steps, investigators do not believe there is a connection to the BC Gang Conflict and are working diligently to understand the circumstances that led to the death of Mr. Garcha. We are asking anyone with information to please come forward and speak with investigators.”

Investigators are looking for anyone with information, CCTV or dash camera footage from 18900 block of 40th Street, Surrey from 11:00 am and 1:00 pm and from the 3500 block of 176 Street Avenue between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm on January 13, 2026. Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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