Homicide unit probing death of man found in Stoney Creek culvert
Hamilton police have identified the man found dead this week in a culvert near the north end of Fruitland Road in Stoney Creek as 29-year-old Taranpreet Singh Sidhu. A police news release says Sidhu was living and working as a truck driver in Brampton and had previously lived in Halifax. He immigrated to Canada from India in 2022.
Emergency crews responded at about 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday after a report of an unresponsive person. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The Hamilton Police Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation and is working closely with Peel Regional Police.
“While detectives continue to pursue all investigative avenues, they are not prepared to release information regarding the vehicle believed to have been used to transport Mr. Sidhu.”
Police say they are investigating the circumstances that led to the man's presence in the culvert and have carried out a video canvass of the area and interviews with witnesses. Investigators have also requested that residents and businesses in the vicinity check surveillance, dash-cam and doorbell footage for any activity between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning that could assist the inquiry.
- Identity: Taranpreet Singh Sidhu, 29, from Brampton; previously lived in Halifax.
- Location: Culvert near north end of Fruitland Road, Stoney Creek.
- Investigation: Hamilton Police Homicide Unit leading the probe with Peel Regional Police involvement.
Police have not released a cause of death. In their news release they indicated they are confident the deceased was not killed at the location where his body was discovered, and they declined to disclose details about the vehicle they believe was used to transport him.
| Item | Known detail |
|---|---|
| Victim | Taranpreet Singh Sidhu, 29 |
| Time reported | About 8:15 a.m. Wednesday |
| Investigating unit | Hamilton Police Homicide Unit (with Peel Regional Police) |
Detectives are asking anyone who had contact with Sidhu leading up to his death, or who saw anything unusual in the Fruitland Road area during the relevant period, to contact Hamilton police. The force has asked for patience while it completes next-of-kin notifications and continues investigative work.
The case has raised concern among nearby residents and road users. Police appeal to the public to come forward with any information that could help establish how the man came to be at the location and what preceded his death.
