Justice moves slowly, but for the family of Gurvinder Nath, a second major arrest brings a fraction of closure. Peel Regional Police recently confirmed the custody of 26-year-old Devaunte Thompson in Toronto, charging him with second-degree murder in connection to the violent 2023 carjacking that claimed Nath's life. If you followed this case when it first shook the Greater Toronto Area, you know the grim details. Nath, a 24-year-old international student from Punjab studying business at Loyalist College, was simply trying to earn a living.
Instead, a late-night shift on July 9, 2023, turned fatal.
What Actually Happened That Night in Mississauga
The attack unfolded around 2:10 a.m. near Britannia Road and Creditview Road in Mississauga. Nath was out working as a food delivery driver, dropping off an order. According to investigators, he was ambushed and violently assaulted by suspects attempting to steal his vehicle.
The physical confrontation left Nath critically injured on the roadside while the attackers sped away in his car. Bystanders rushed to help, and paramedics transported him to a trauma center, but his injuries proved fatal. He passed away five days later, leaving behind a devastated family, a grieving student community, and an entire industry asking hard questions about safety.
The Long Road to Arrests
Cases involving random street violence take time to unravel, but investigators didn't let the trail go cold.
The first major break came on February 15, 2024, when officers arrested 23-year-old Jazaine Kerr of Mississauga, hitting him with a second-degree murder charge alongside weapons violations. Yet, the investigation stayed active. Detectives kept digging, identified Devaunte Thompson as a secondary suspect, and secured a Canada-wide warrant.
That warrant finally paid off when Toronto police located and took Thompson into custody. He is currently held pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice.
The Bigger Picture for Gig Economy Workers
You can't look at this tragedy without examining the stark realities facing gig workers today. Thousands of international students and newcomers rely on late-night delivery shifts to pay tuition and rent. They work isolated hours, navigating unfamiliar neighborhoods, often targeted by opportunistic criminals looking for easy vehicle thefts.
When Nath was killed, vigils filled the streets, and advocacy groups demanded platform operators implement better safety protections. Drivers face constant risks ranging from fake delivery drop-off locations to outright armed robbery. While police work hard to track down suspects after the fact, the systemic vulnerability of delivery personnel remains a glaring problem across major urban centers.
The legal proceedings for Thompson and Kerr will grind forward through the courts. For the community, these arrests are vital milestones, but they also serve as a permanent reminder of the high human cost borne by everyday workers just trying to finish a shift.
If you have any details regarding this ongoing investigation, contact Peel Regional Police or reach out to Crime Stoppers immediately.
