Man fatally shot in Brampton, homicide unit investigating
Posted August 30, 2024 7:19 am.
Last Updated August 30, 2024 6:42 pm.
Peel Regional Police (PRP) have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot in Brampton.
PRP officers were notified of a suspicious vehicle in the Saint Tropez Court and Millstone Drive area near Chinguacousy Road and Steeles Avenue West at around 1 a.m. on Friday.
An adult man was found deceased inside the car.
Peel Regional Paramedic Services confirmed with CityNews that EMS were called for reports of a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. They said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
A witness tells CityNews they were inside their home when they noticed a suspicious vehicle in their driveway. The homeowner went to check and found the driver unresponsive and called 911.
PRP Constable Moulika Sharma said it’s unknown if the deceased was a resident of the area, and it’s also unclear where the shooting occurred.
The man’s age was not provided. No other injuries have been reported, and there is no threat to the public.
PRP said the homicide unit has taken over the investigation, which is ongoing.
