18-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of young person in Brampton

A photo of Damian Walker, who has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a young person in Brampton in April 2025. PRP/HO.

By John Marchesan and Lucas Casaletto

Posted May 22, 2025 8:16 pm.

Last Updated May 23, 2025 1:24 pm.

Police in Peel Region have arrested an 18-year-old man in the shooting homicide of a young person in Brampton last month.

Investigators were called to an apartment complex in the area of Beech Street and Church Street East on April 23, where they found a young person shot to death.

The age and gender of the victim have not been released.

At the time of the fatal shooting, police officers were canvassing a unit on the 11th floor of the building.

Damian Walker, 18, was wanted for second-degree murder in the April shooting. On Friday, authorities confirmed with CityNews that Walker was arrested on the murder charge.

Additional details are expected to be released later on Friday.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with additional information is asked to contact Peel Regional Police.

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