Birinder Singh, 22, is shown in this undated photo. Singh was killed in a highway shooting near Leduc, Alta., on March 14, 2026. (Image Credit: GoFundMe.com/ Punarmeet Singh)

By Alyssa Rudolph

More charges laid

RCMP provide insight into highway shooting near Edmonton

Apr 1, 2026 | 4:59 PM

More details have been released about the circumstances that led to an 18-year-old Lloydminster man being charged with second-degree murder, after a fatal shooting on a highway south of Edmonton last week.

In a news conference on April 1, Staff Sergeant John Brown with Alberta RCMP described the events that took place before the killing of 22-year-old Birinder Singh. 

“Singh was driving with two friends when he was shot by one of the occupants of a Ford F-150 pickup. Despite being shot, Birinder and his two friends were able to safely stop his vehicle, however, Birinder died of his injuries shortly thereafter,” said Brown. 

Soon after the murder, Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit asked for the public’s assistance in collecting dash camera footage of the suspect vehicle and identifying those involved. RCMP received many tips regarding the information, which assisted in the investigation.  

On March 21, 18-year-old Jimmy Gassner from Lloydminster was arrested in Canoe Lake, Sask. He has been charged with second-degree murder.  

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Five days later, a second suspect, 23-year-old Deon Libsekal, who was already in custody for unrelated matters, was arrested in Edmonton. He has been charged with second-degree murder and accessory after the fact. Libsekal was remanded into custody. His next court date is April 2.

RCMP believe that they have arrested and charged all suspects in relation to the crime; however, they were unable to provide more details about why the crime occurred.

“I am aware of a great deal of speculation regarding potential motivations in such senseless crime and tragedy. I am limited to what I can say at this time, but what I can say is that the RCMP do have some understanding of the motivations in this case,” Brown shared.  

Police said there has been no evidence that suggests the attack was motivated by racial bias, gang initiation, robbery, or road rage.  

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