NEWMAN, CA(TIP): An Indian-origin police officer in California has been killed after being shot by an “armed” unidentified gunman. Corporal Ronil Singh was shot and killed while conducting a vehicle stop at the intersection of Merced Street and Eucalyptus Avenue shortly before 1:00 am on December 26.

Approximately three minutes after initiating the stop he radioed dispatch that shots had been fired. Responding officers found Corporal Singh at the scene suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The subject he stopped fled the scene and remains at large. Police have launched a manhunt to find the suspected gunman. They also shared images on Facebook in the hopes that someone will spot the suspect. The suspect’s vehicle has been recovered. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department says police agencies throughout California and out of state have been alerted.

33-year-old Singh had served with the Newman Police Department for seven years. Newman is located in Stanislaus County in central California, east of San Jose. He had previously served with the Merced County Sheriff’s Office and the Turlock Police Department.

The Stanislaus Sworn Deputies Association has established a Corporal Ronil Singh, Newman PD Memorial Fund.