Man shot and killed in Brampton
A man in his 30s is dead after a shooting in Brampton.
Emergency crews were called to the area of Queen Street East and Rutherford Road North just before 7 a.m. on Friday.
“When we came in behind the buildings, we actually came into a trucking yard, and in that enclosed trucking yard we did locate a male who was suffering from gunshot wounds,” said Constable Danny Marttini.
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The victim was treated on scene, but died of his injuries before paramedics were able to take him to hospital.
Police said Rise and Shine Daycare, which is in the area, was locked down as a precaution. It was lifted shortly after noon.
Marttini said they believe the shooting occurred in the trucking yard but are unable to provide a suspect description at this time, however, they are reviewing security camera footage in the area.
