Questions surrounding the death of a 19-year-old Walmart An employee found in a bakery oven remains unanswered as Canadian authorities continue their investigation.

Gursimran Kaur, an Indian immigrant, was burned alive at the Walmart bakery located at 6990 Mumford Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on October 19, according to a GoFundMe created by a leader of the Maritime Sikh Society.

Kaur and her mother had worked at Walmart for two years, organizers said. The mother became concerned when she did not hear from or see her daughter in the store, unlike their usual check-ins. The mother eventually opened a walk-in oven to find her daughter’s “charred remains.”

Organizers closed the GoFundMe on October 25 after raising more than $139,800.

“We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has donated to support Gursimran Kaur’s family during this unimaginable time,” they wrote. “Your kindness and generosity have been a source of strength for the family as they navigate this tragedy.”

“At this time, we have decided to turn off donations as we begin the process of distributing funds to the family. Your contributions will help them with their next steps, and we can’t thank you enough for being by their side during this painful period.

The fundraising page said Kaur’s father and brother were in India at the time of her death and were trying to get to the United States. It is not known if they ever arrived in America.

Several attempts to News week Requests for comment from the Maritime Sikh Society were not successful. News week contacted GoFundMe organizers again on Monday.

A Walmart spokesperson said News week in a statement dated October 23: “We are heartbroken and our deepest thoughts are with our associate and his family. Our focus remains on taking care of our associates and ensuring they receive the support they need. As stated by the police, this is a very complex matter and the investigation is ongoing. »

The store remains closed until further notice.

The Walmart spokesperson directed subsequent inquiries to News week to Halifax Regional Police.

On October 31, a Halifax Regional Police spokesperson said News week that any public updates on Kaur’s case would be shared on her website and social media. At the time of publishing, there are no updates.

News week contacted Halifax Regional Police on Monday for comment.

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