The ongoing investigation into last month's shooting at a Sikh temple in Indianapolis has taken a new turn with the arrest of 22-year-old Gurpreet Singh. Investigators have now charged Singh with arson, alleging he attempted to burn down his own home as part of an insurance fraud scheme. According to FOX59, the suspect aimed to collect over $400,000 in insurance money. Singh now faces two counts of felony arson filed in Marion County court, on top of three felony charges for the aforementioned temple shooting.
In a separate incident at the Sikh Satsang of Indianapolis, Singh is accused of shooting another man during a dispute in a temple bathroom. The details surrounding this event remain sparse, but this act of violence has undoubtedly shaken the local community. The incident was reported by WTHR, highlighting the multiple criminal allegations Singh is currently facing.
The complex case against Singh has also caught the attention of immigration authorities. Following his arrest in Ohio, Singh has been placed on an ICE hold and is now in custody at the Clay County Immigration Detention Facility in Brazil, Indiana. As reported by IndyStar, investigators alleged to Singh during their investigation that "gold ... would turn to liquid at a hot enough temperature and would pool into an area and return to a solid state once the fire was extinguished." Court documents, however, do not confirm the discovery of any gold at the home post-fire, despite a valuation of the property loss at $430,000.
Currently, Singh awaits the outcomes of his legal proceedings across multiple jurisdictions. His cases are set to unfold in Indiana, Ohio, and federal immigration court.
