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Larry Amero

Larry Amero is a Canadian outlaw biker and alleged organized-crime figure affiliated with the Hells Angels and the Wolfpack Alliance.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Larry Amero is a Canadian outlaw biker and alleged organized-crime figure associated with the Hells Angels and the Wolfpack Alliance. He was convicted in 2022 of two counts of conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the killings of Sandip Duhre and Sukh Dhak. Amero has been identified in Canadian media as a prominent figure in British Columbia organized crime.

Early life and background

Publicly available sources identify Amero as a Canadian man born in 1977, but provide limited detail about his early life. Most coverage focuses on his involvement in outlaw biker and gang networks in British Columbia and Quebec.

Criminal associations

Amero has been linked by media and court reporting to the Hells Angels and the Wolfpack Alliance. He has also been described as part of wider Lower Mainland organized-crime networks.

2011 Kelowna shooting

Amero was one of the people injured in the 2011 shooting outside the Delta Grand Hotel in Kelowna. The attack killed Jonathan Bacon and drew major attention to gang conflict in British Columbia.

Murder-conspiracy case

In 2018, Amero was arrested in connection with the killings of Sandip Duhre and Sukh Dhak. In 2022, he was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to commit murder in that case.

Public profile

Amero has been covered extensively in Canadian news reporting on organized crime. His name appears frequently in stories about biker gangs, inter-gang conflict, and major prosecutions in British Columbia.

Key facts

  • Amero is a Canadian outlaw biker associated with the Hells Angels and the Wolfpack Alliance.
  • He was wounded in the 2011 Kelowna gangland shooting that killed Jonathan Bacon.
  • He was convicted in 2022 of two counts of conspiracy to commit murder.
  • Canadian media has described him as a prominent figure in British Columbia organized crime.
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Canadian context

Amero is a Canadian organized-crime figure whose case has been covered extensively in British Columbia and national Canadian media, especially in relation to biker gangs, gangland violence, and major criminal prosecutions.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Larry Amero?
Larry Amero is a Canadian outlaw biker and alleged organized-crime figure associated with the Hells Angels and the Wolfpack Alliance.
What is Larry Amero known for?
He is known for his role in Canadian organized crime and for being convicted in 2022 of two counts of conspiracy to commit murder.
What happened in the 2011 Kelowna shooting?
Amero was wounded in the shooting, which killed Jonathan Bacon outside the Delta Grand Hotel in Kelowna.
What charges did Amero face in relation to Sandip Duhre and Sukh Dhak?
He was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with their killings and later convicted on two counts in 2022.
What groups has Amero been associated with?
Sources identify him with the Hells Angels and the Wolfpack Alliance.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Amero
    Supports: Full name, birth year, nationality, affiliations, and 2022 conviction details.
  2. Kelowna Daily Courierhttps://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/news/article_8ca6e5d6-031e-11e8-8186-23ff643f72b4.html
    Supports: 2018 arrest, Hells Angels identification, and connection to the Duhre/Dhak murder-conspiracy case.
  3. Coast Reporterhttps://www.coastreporter.net/highlights/accused-hells-angel-killer-almost-faints-in-court-4811571
    Supports: Arrest and charges related to the murders of Sandip Duhre and Sukh Dhak.
  4. CTV News Vancouverhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/3rd-man-pleads-guilty-to-vancouver-gangland-execution/
    Supports: Conviction reporting and sentence-related coverage in the Vancouver gangland-execution case.
  5. Global Newshttps://globalnews.ca/tag/larry-amero/
    Supports: Canadian news coverage identifying Amero in gang-related crime reporting, including the 2018 arrest.