Overview
- A British Columbia jury found Basra guilty of first-degree murder and arson, and the court imposed a 25-year sentence with the arson term running concurrently.
- Investigators said Basra is the third person convicted in the killing of 38-year-old Vishal Walia, who was shot at close range at a UBC golf club on October 17, 2022.
- Justice Warren Milman described the attack as an execution-style hit and noted the offenders torched a stolen Audi A4 and discarded two handguns and clothing to hide evidence.
- The vehicle fire spread to nearby property, which the judge said showed callous disregard for human life and endangered others.
- Earlier sentences in the case included 17 years plus a concurrent five-year arson term for Iqbal Kang and life with no parole eligibility for 17 years for Deandre Baptiste.