Police identify suspect in Canadian store shooting

Surrey RCMP have now released the name and photo of a suspect wanted in connection with a convenience store shooting that took place earlier this week. Harpal Dhaliwal is wanted on outstanding warrants for criminal negligence causing bodily harm.

Surrey RCMP have now released the name and photo of a suspect wanted in connection with a convenience store shooting that took place earlier this week.

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Harpal Dhaliwal is wanted on outstanding warrants for criminal negligence causing bodily harm, carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorised possession of a firearm, careless use of a firearm, and possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition in connection to the shooting from January 7.

He is described as a 30-year-old South Asian man who stands about 6-feet-tall, weighs about 160 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. He may be sporting a beard and has tattoos of a spider web on his right elbow and flames on his upper left arm.

Police say Dhaliwal is a Langley resident but his current location is unknown. Anyone who spots Dhaliwal is asked not to approach, contact or attempt to apprehend him, but to call police investigators at 604-599-0502. Those who wish to remain anonymous can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (Vancouver desi).