Edmonton Gurdwara attack suspect had history of random violence linked to conspiracy theories: parole board

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeCrimeLocal News Edmonton Gurdwara attack suspect had history of random violence linked to conspiracy theories: parole board Sim-Pelletier previously served prison time for a shooting outside a Red Deer school, and according to parole documents obtained by Postmedia, has a history of random violence. Author of the article: By Jonny Wakefield Published Sep 11, 2026 4 minute read Join the conversation Nanaksar Gurdwara Sikh Temple, seen in a 2016 file photo. Postmedia, file Article content The man accused of stabbing two men at an Edmonton Sikh temple has a history of violent outbursts fuelled by paranoia and conspiracy theories, parole documents state. Article content Austin Sim-Pelletier, 27, was charged with assault and weapons possession earlier this month after the Aug. 21 attack at Nanaksar Sikh Gurdwara, a Sikh temple in the city’s northeast.  Article content Article content Sim-Pelletier previously served prison time for a shooting outside a Red Deer school, and according to parole documents obtained by Postmedia, has a history of random violence. Article content Article content “Your actions appear to be linked to underlying and unmanaged mental health concerns, particularly delusions and paranoia focused on your and your family’s safety,” reads the July 8 decision setting conditions for Sim-Pelletier’s statutory release. Article content Headline News Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content “Your delusions, which are (centred) around new world conspiracies and government control, have contributed to a profound distrust of authority, which can manifest as anti-authority behaviour, leading to defiant or hostile actions against perceived threats from government figures or policies.” Article content ‘Without any warning’ Article content The July 8 statutory release decision stems from a pair of convictions Sim-Pelletier received for random assaults following his release for the Red Deer shooting. Article content In August 2024, Sim-Pelletier attacked a woman after she picked him up and brought him to her home. Sim-Pelletier quickly became paranoid and accused the woman of stealing money. He tried to “tie the doors” of her home closed, then punched the…