Family Offers $50,000 Reward for 2011 Cold Case
Kamaljit Atwal announces a reward for information regarding the 2011 murder of his father and another Sikh man.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Violence
Kamaljit Atwal has announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the suspects in the 2011 murder of two Sikh men. Among the victims was Gurmej Atwal, the father of the reward announcer.
Why it matters
The announcement marks a renewed attempt to resolve a case that has remained cold for 15 years. United States law enforcement authorities have yet to identify those responsible for the fatal shootings.
A $50,000 reward has been established for tips leading to the perpetrators of the double homicide. The case remains unsolved 15 years after the original incident.
The players
Kamaljit Atwal
He is the son of murder victim Gurmej Atwal who is leading the effort to find the perpetrators.
Gurmej Atwal
He was a victim of a fatal shooting in 2011.
The details
The reward was publicly disclosed to encourage new leads from the public after years of the investigation yielding no identification of the gunmen. The victims, including Gurmej Atwal, were shot and killed in the United States.
Timeline
The two Sikh men were shot and killed in 2011.
Kamaljit Atwal announced the $50,000 reward on October 26, 2026.
Legal Context
This case reflects the long-term challenges in solving hate crimes or targeted attacks where initial investigative leads fail to yield suspects. It highlights the ongoing reliance on public monetary incentives to generate new information in stagnant cold cases.
Residents of the local community are encouraged to come forward with any information that could assist in identifying the individuals involved in this case. The renewed public attention may prompt local law enforcement to review previously gathered evidence.
The takeaway
Financial incentives are often used as a final recourse to uncover details in long-dormant investigations. Those with information are urged to contact local authorities to ensure a proper review of the evidence.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Babushahi.
