As a result, while some such guns are now prohibited, many others are classified as ‘non-restricted’ or ‘restricted’ firearms. However, legislators have been reluctant to ban such guns despite their use in several infamous shootings, including the 1989 shooting at Montreal’s École Polytechnique (which occurred 30 years ago Friday), the murder of three RCMP in Moncton in 2014, and the 2017 Quebec mosque shooting. Police and some politicians first began raising concerns with the sale of semi-automatic rifles in the 1970s.
Limiting the availability of such firearms is not new idea. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, now leading a minority government, will need to decide whether to fulfill this promise in the face of strong opposition from the Conservative Party and gun-owner advocacy groups. 10.In the recent federal election campaign, the Liberal Party proposed banning ‘military-style’ semi-automatic rifles such as the AR-15. “I want to thank the residents of Surrey and thank you for your trust and your patience and your assistance in solving this matter,” he said.Ī bail hearing for the accused is scheduled for Aug. Meanwhile, Surrey RCMP’s officer in charge, Brian Edwards, took a moment to thank the community. Mooker said that the investigation has been “complex with its own unique challenges,” and that charges came because of the “dedication and expertise that each investigator brings as part of the integration and partnership.”
“We may never know, but again, I trust in the police to do their job.” “It may always be an incomplete story,” said Malik’s son. Police said they are still working to establish a motive for the killing, but the family admits it’s a question that may never be answered. “Obviously, we're in the infancy of this investigation as it’s only 13 days old, so there's many follow-up tasks to be completed,” he said. When asked if further arrests could be made, Mooker said the investigation is ongoing. “We are glad the IHIT team is making progress and we support them in the work they are doing,” he said, but added that the family is upset two young people have allegedly chosen the wrong path in life. We appreciate the outpouring of support we have received from the community,” he said, adding that news of arrests bring mixed emotions. “Since our father’s assassination … our family has been in a state of shock. “No matter where the investigation goes and no matter how these charges turn out, we have lost a great man,” said Jaspreet Malik, the son of Ripudaman Singh Malik.
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He goes to trial on the Kelowna matters next December and had been out on bail. He is also facing a string of weapons-related charges in Kelowna. Lopez has convictions for assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. He said both suspects are known to police.Ĭourt records show Fox has previous criminal convictions that include assault causing bodily harm and aggravated assault. Mandeep Mooker of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. “Through conventional investigative techniques and amazing police work, we were able to identify and arrest two suspects in relation to this homicide,” said Supt. On Tuesday, RCMP arrested Tanner Fox, 21, and Jose Lopez, 23, without incident in Abbotsford and New Westminster, respectively. Malik, who was acquitted in 2005 in connection with the Air India bombings that killed 331 people, was 75. Murder charges have been laid in the shooting death of Ripudaman Singh Malik, who was gunned down in front of his Surrey, B.C., business July 14.