Gangster Goldy Brar was not killed during a shootout in California on Wednesday, US police clarified amid a whirlwind of speculation on social media platforms. The notorious gangster is the prime suspect in the murder of singer Sidhu Moose Wala and has also orchestrated attacks on Salman Khan.
Rumors of his death first surfaced on social media on Wednesday morning and then spread like wildfire across news websites. Videos of the shooting also went viral, further fueling the frenzy. However, upon investigation, these videos were found to be old recordings unrelated to the California incident.
The story that went viral on social media suggested that Goldy Brar, along with associates of gangsters Pavit Singh and Jaggoo Bhagnapuria, was involved in a scuffle at a club in Fresno, California. During the altercation, gunfire broke out, resulting in Brar's death, the rumors said. Gangster Arsh Dalla is said to have claimed responsibility for the murder.
At the same time, reports emerged of a shooting incident in Fresno in which two people were shot and hospitalized in critical condition. However, the identities of the victims were not released by California police.
Later in the day, Fresno Police Lt. William J. Dooley clarified that the Fresno shooting victim was not Goldy Brar, debunking the rumors circulating online.
“If you are inquiring about the online chatter claiming that the shooting victim is 'Goldy Brar', we can confirm that this is absolutely not true,” Dooley told the media.
Security agencies in India echoed similar sentiments, stating that they had no information about Goldy Brar's death.
Following the denial, security agencies in California have been looking into a shooting incident that occurred on April 30 to determine the truth behind the claims. The focus shifted to determining if Goldy Brar was indeed shot after a fight or if another individual was involved in the shooting.