A joint operation between the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has led to the conviction of Brandon Teixeira for first-degree murder, attempt murder and discharge firearm with intent.
In May 2018, CFSEU-BC and IHIT began a joint investigation into an organized crime group involved in a series of homicides including the murder of Nicholas Khabra. The investigation centered around multiple suspects including Teixeira.
On September 6, 2018, Teixeira was charged with first degree murder in connection with the shooting death of 28-year-old Nicholas Khabra on October 23, 2017, in Surrey. A warrant was issued for his arrest. An attempt was made to arrest Teixeira; however, he was able to evade police.
On December 1, 2019, investigators from CFSEU-BC and IHIT partnered with the RCMP Liaison Officer and US Law Enforcement on information which led to Teixeira’s arrest in Oroville, California. On April 24, 2020, Brandon Teixeira was extradited back to Canada where he remained in custody for the Khabra homicide until his trial.
On August 25, 2025, at the conclusion of the jury trial in B.C. Supreme Court, Teixeira was found guilty of first-degree murder, attempt murder and discharge firearm with intent in the murder of Khabra.
“The success of this investigation was the result of effective collaboration between CFSEU-BC and IHIT in response to a violent group of individuals. I commend the incredible dedication and tremendous police work of both teams that has resulted in this success. Our investigators will continue to be relentless and resilient in our efforts to pursue those individuals who cause harm in our communities,” said Assistant Commissioner Manny Mann, Chief Officer of CFSEU-BC, on Thursday.
“Following a complex joint investigation between CFSEU-BC and IHIT, multiple individuals were arrested and charged with serious offences including murder. I want to recognize the dedication by both teams in contributing to this successful outcome. This is another example of our teams working collaboratively with local partners in investigating gang violence and organized crime reducing their impact on our communities. I would also like to acknowledge the outstanding work by the BC Prosecution Services,” said Superintendent Mandeep Mooker, the officer in charge of IHIT.
