Two-year-old Penticton murder believed to be targeted: RCMP
RCMP are making a plea to the public for tips almost two years after a high-profile murder in Penticton. Tejinder (Ted) Singh Randhawa, 61, was initially expected to survive after he was stabbed in a downtown Penticton parking lot on Dec. 17, 2022. He was initially expected to survive,...
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RCMP are making a plea to the public for tips almost two years after a high-profile murder in Penticton.
Tejinder (Ted) Singh Randhawa, 61, was initially expected to survive after he was stabbed in a downtown Penticton parking lot on Dec. 17, 2022. He was initially expected to survive, but he succumbed to his injuries days later and the police probe because a homicide investigation.
Penticton RCMP issued a brief update on the investigation Wednesday, Oct. 16, and asked witnesses to come forward.
RCMP spokesperson Cpl. James Grandy said investigators have made "considerable progress" and they believe Randhawa was targeted.
A witness saw Randhawa standing beside his vehicle in the parking lot on the 300 block of Martin Street, where a stranger approached around 5 p.m. and stabbed Randhawa multiple times before fleeing on foot, RCMP said.
A witness told police the perpetrator then fled on foot.
“Police are continuing to advance the investigation by focusing on identifying the person, or persons involved. We’re reaching out to the public after almost two years in the hope that someone has information they’ve yet to contact us about,” Cpl. Grandy said in the news release.
Asked for descriptions of the suspect provided by the witness, Grandy said RCMP "won’t be releasing any suspect(s) description at this time."
“The incident took place in a busy area with many businesses and passersby,” Grandy said. “The likelihood of someone seeing or knowing more about this is high."
Randhawa's mother, who isn't named in the release, also pleaded for information in the release and described her son as a "remarkable individual with extraordinary talents."
"Whether it be golf, building motorcycles, carpentry, or mechanics, there was nothing Ted could not fix, build, or craft. He truly was one of a kind,” she said. “We owe it to his memory to bring those responsible for his untimely death to justice, so Ted can finally rest in peace."
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