Man arrested in Edmonton and charged with killing 2 B.C. men

Homicide investigators havearrested asuspect inthe killings ofRandeep Kang in October, 2017 and Jagvir Malhi in November, 2018.

Tyrel Hieu Nguyen Quesnelle, 21, has been charged with first degree murder in both cases.

Kang, 27, was shot and killed in Surrey, whileMalhi, 19, was gunned down in Abbotsford. He was not the intended target, according to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT).

Earlier this month, police reported that adark blue Acura LT that was found on fire near the area where Malhi was killed was linked to the case.

Malhi, who was attending university at the time of his death, had no criminal history, according to police, but he had people in his life who were involved in the Lower Mainland gang conflict.

Kangwas a Vancouver resident when he was targeted in Surrey. Investigators said he was known to police and involved in gang activity. Another unidentified man was also injured in that attack, but survived the shooting.

Police say Quesnelle became asuspect in both killings after months of investigation.He was arrested Friday with the assistance ofthe Edmonton Police Service, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unitand the Alberta RCMP.

According to IHIT, the investigation into the deaths continues, despite the arrest and charges.

Anyone with information is asked to contactthe IHIT information line at 1-877-551- IHIT (4448), oremail ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Anonymous tips can be sent throughCrime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).