Delta Man Gets 38 Months for 2021 Coquitlam Shooting

Sukhdeep Singh Pansal, 36, sentenced to 38 months in prison after pleading guilty in connection to a 2021 shooting at a Coquitlam highrise.

Delta Resident Sentenced Following Coquitlam Shooting

A 36-year-old Delta man has been sentenced to 38 months in prison after pleading guilty to firearms-related charges in connection with a 2021 shooting incident in Coquitlam, B.C.

Incident Occurred in Highrise Residential Area

The case dates back to January 16, 2021, when Coquitlam RCMP responded to reports of shots fired just after midnight from a highrise in the 600-block of Whiting Way. Officers discovered a woman with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, who was transported to hospital for treatment.

Arrest Made with Emergency Response Team Support

Responding to a high-risk situation in a densely populated residential neighbourhood, the Coquitlam RCMP — with assistance from the Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team — evacuated surrounding buildings to ensure public safety. The suspect, Sukhdeep Singh Pansal, had barricaded himself inside a unit with a firearm. He was eventually taken into custody without incident, and the weapon was seized.

Charges and Guilty Plea

Pansal was charged with unlawful possession of a restricted firearm and unlawful discharge of a firearm. After an extensive investigation by the Coquitlam RCMP Major Crime Section, he pleaded guilty to both charges.

Sentencing and Additional Court Orders

On July 18, 2025, Pansal was sentenced to 38 months in prison, which reflects a five-year sentence minus time served in pre-sentence custody. In addition, the court issued a lifetime firearms and ammunition ban under Section 109 of the Criminal Code. Pansal was also ordered to provide a DNA sample to the national database.

Police Praise Teamwork and Community Safety Measures

Coquitlam RCMP emphasized the coordinated efforts of frontline officers, major crime investigators, and emergency response teams in resolving the dangerous situation safely. They highlighted the evacuation and containment measures as essential in preventing further harm.