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Hamilton Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early evening on April17th near Upper James and Mohawk.

Police said a 21-year-old Harsimrat Randhawa, from India, was suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. She was taken to the hospital but was later pronounced dead. Harsimrat was studying occupational physiotherapy at Mohawk College. She had just stepped off a city bus, and was waiting to cross the street when she was shot.

Investigators said that through collected video, they have determined that the passenger of a black Mercedes SUV fired at the occupants of a white sedan. Shortly after the shooting, the white sedan fled northbound on Upper James, and the Mercedes travelled westbound on South Bend. 

Shots also entered the rear window of a residence on Allenby Avenue where the occupants were watching television a few feet away. Fortunately, no one was injured in the home.

Update: Hamilton Police have recovered a white Hyundai Elantra and black Mercedes SUV believed to be involved in the shooting death of Harsimrat Randhawa.

With help from the Toronto Police Service, a white Hyundai Elantra was located on April 20 in a residential neighborhood in northwest Toronto. The car was towed to Hamilton, where it is now undergoing forensic analysis.

The following day, April 21, Hamilton Police carried out a search warrant at a home in central Hamilton and found a black Mercedes SUV. Forensic teams are currently examining the vehicle for potential evidence.

Investigators have identified a smaller group of individuals linked to both vehicles. They are urging anyone connected to the April 17 incident to speak with a lawyer and surrender to Hamilton Police.

Investigators are asking anyone with dashcam or security camera footage between 7:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. near Upper James and South Bend to contact Sergeant Alex Buck at 905-546-4123.