Filmmaker from Sureey, British Colombia killed in an altercation between two neighbours

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Bhavna Choudhary
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A filmmaker Manbir “Mani” Amar has been identified by police as the victim of a homicide that took place in Sureey, British Columbia's Newton neighbourhood on Wednesday.

Manbir 'Mani' Amar, 40, is said to have died during "a violent altercation between two neighbours," according to The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team

The Surrey RCMP was called to South Newton's 61 Avenue and 141 Street. Arrived to find Amar with critical injuries. Despite all efforts, the victim's condition became more critical and he died at the scene.

A suspect was arrested at the site, according to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, and is still in custody. He has not been publicly identified because he has not been formally charged.

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Amar was a filmmaker from Vancouver and anti-gang advocate who used to put the spotlight on gang violence with his advocacy and filmmaking. He had such a passion to help kids try and stay off the path of gang activity.

Amar had made a number of documentaries and short films about guns, gangs, and Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. His 2009 documentary A Warrior's Religion featured interviews with several Metro Vancouver gangsters, including Bal Buttar, who was paralyzed and blinded in a shooting by a rival gangster.

“This was an isolated incident between two neighbours,” IHIT Sgt. Timothy Pierotti said in a media release. “Tragically this situation escalated to a point where a life was taken.”

 

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