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Crime
Punjab native Gurdeep Singh, who migrated to US for work, shot dead while delivering pizza
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 10:53 AM
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Gurdeep Singh, a Punjabi youth who moved to the United States about 13 years ago to earn a livelihood, was shot dead while working as a pizza delivery driver.
Gurdeep Singh, a 30‑something resident of Punjab, was found dead after being shot while on a pizza delivery shift in the United States. Local authorities confirmed that the victim was a delivery driver at the time of the incident and that the fatal gunshot was delivered at close range.
Singh had travelled to the United States roughly thirteen years ago, financing his migration through a personal loan taken to support his family back home. Over the years he took up various low‑skill jobs, eventually settling into a role delivering pizza for a local restaurant chain.
Police have opened a homicide investigation, but have not yet released details about a suspect or motive. The case has drawn attention in Punjab, where many families watch the overseas migration of their youth with both hope and concern.
The incident underscores the risks faced by migrant workers who often take up informal employment abroad. Officials in both India and the United States have urged families to ensure proper legal and safety measures for those working overseas.
Singh had travelled to the United States roughly thirteen years ago, financing his migration through a personal loan taken to support his family back home. Over the years he took up various low‑skill jobs, eventually settling into a role delivering pizza for a local restaurant chain.
Police have opened a homicide investigation, but have not yet released details about a suspect or motive. The case has drawn attention in Punjab, where many families watch the overseas migration of their youth with both hope and concern.
The incident underscores the risks faced by migrant workers who often take up informal employment abroad. Officials in both India and the United States have urged families to ensure proper legal and safety measures for those working overseas.