Charge laid in fatal shooting of 46-year-old man in Surrey, B.C., police say

Baljinder “Binder” Singh Garcha, 46, was killed in Surrey on Jan. 13, 2025, according to police. (Handout)

Months after a shooting that left a 46-year-old man dead in Surrey, B.C., a suspect has been charged with murder.

Baljinder “Binder” Singh Garcha was found lying on the ground near 176 Street on the morning of Jan. 13, and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has said Garcha’s killing does not appear related to B.C.’s bloody gang conflict, but confirmed Tuesday that it was targeted.

In a statement, Sgt. Freda Fong said investigators cannot share any more information on the motive or circumstances “due to the ongoing court proceedings,” but acknowledged the impact the shooting has had on the victim’s family and broader community.

“First-degree murder is the most serious offence, and the laying of this charge reflects our ongoing commitment to these complex homicide investigations,” said Fong.

The accused, 34-year-old Brian Kiraly-Miller, was arrested without incident last week in Kamloops, according to IHIT.

The B.C. Prosecution Service has since approved one count of first-degree murder against him.

Garcha was a Surrey resident, and Kiraly-Miller is “of the Lower Mainland area,” IHIT said.