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‘Targeted’ daylight shooting in Brampton sends woman to hospital

Brampton shooting — Investigators believe that the suspect fled in a navy blue 4-door sedan and that the shooting was targeted. There is no cause for concern for the general public, police added. Photo: Peel police.

By Michael Ranger

Posted January 20, 2023 10:48 am.

Last Updated January 20, 2023 2:26 pm.

A woman is in hospital with injuries after a daylight shooting in a residential area in Brampton.

Police responded to reports of a shooting near Candy Crescent and Major Williams Sharpe Drive around 9:45 a.m.

Officers found an adult female at the scene suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say the victim was conscious and breathing.

She was taken to a trauma centre and is in stable condition.

Investigators believe that the suspect fled in a navy blue 4-door sedan and that the shooting was targeted. There is no cause for concern for the general public, police added.

The investigation is ongoing.

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