As a result of an extensive investigation by the RCMP Major Crimes Unit North, the Estevan Police Service, Yorkton RCMP Forensic Identification Section, Airdrie RCMP General Investigation Sections and Calgary Police Service, Gurwinder Singh Toor, age 41, from Estevan, is charged with one count of second degree murder under the Criminal Code, in relation to the death of 55-year-old Angelo Galido.
Galido was located deceased inside his Estevan residence on June 7.
“The charges laid in this multi-jurisdictional file is the result of extensive collaboration between many police services and units – from the RCMP in two provinces, Estevan and Calgary Police Services,” said Supt. Vince Foy, officer in charge of the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit North.
“When investigative files cross provincial borders, it's through these critical collaborative efforts that an investigation comes together. The arrest and charges laid speaks to the extensive work of all involved partners bringing a multitude of experiences, tools and expertise. We thank them for their assistance.”
Toor was located at a business on Barlow Trail in Calgary on June 16 and arrested by police officers.
Toor and Galido were known to each other.
“Our thoughts continue to be with Mr. Galido’s family,” the RCMP said in a news release.
Toor appeared in court in Airdrie, Alta., on June 17. He will appear in Estevan Provincial Court on June 21 at 9:30 a.m. via video.
All other aspects of this investigation will be learned as part of related court proceedings. Police thank the public and news agencies for their assistance.
The Mercury will have more details as they become available.
