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Second arrest made after international student killed by stray bullet in Hamilton

HAMILTON — Hamilton police say they have arrested a second person in the death of an international student who was struck by a stray bullet in April.
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Harsimrat Randhawa is shown in this undated police handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Hamilton Police *MANDATORY CREDIT*

HAMILTON — Hamilton police say they have arrested a second person in the death of an international student who was struck by a stray bullet in April.

Police say a 26-year-old man who was allegedly involved in the events leading up to the shooting death has been charged with three counts of attempted murder.

The first arrest in the case was made yesterday, as police announced a 32-year-old man had been charged with first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder.

Twenty-one-year old Harsimrat Randhawa, a student from India, was waiting for a bus at Upper James Street on the evening of April 17 when she was caught in the crossfire as occupants of several vehicles shot at each other.

Police said that at least seven people, four cars and multiple guns were involved in the incident.

They say the investigation is ongoing as detectives continue to identify the others involved.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 8, 2025.

The Canadian Press