22-year-old Edmonton man killed in Saturday afternoon shooting on Highway 2
Posted March 16, 2026 3:59 pm.
Last Updated March 16, 2026 4:08 pm.
Family and friends are identifying the man shot on Highway 2 south of Edmonton this weekend.
Birinder Singh, 22, was driving with friends on Saturday afternoon.
Mounties say reports came in around 2:50 p.m., indicating someone noticed a white/grey dirty pickup truck pull beside a car that was later identified as a black 2012 Honda Civic, before speeding off while the Civic pulled over.
22-year-old Birinder Singh, who has been identified as the man killed in a shooting on Highway 2 on Saturday afternoon, south of Edmonton. (Supplied)
Through an investigation, police learned that a weapon had been discharged toward the Civic, resulting in the driver’s death.
The major crimes unit is now handling the investigation and trying to determine a motive.
In the meantime, a GoFundMe has been set up to bring Singh’s body back to India.
