Brampton family shaken after vehicle set on fire, home riddled with bullets

A Brampton family says they are living in fear after their home and vehicles were targeted in a violent overnight attack that saw gunfire tear through their house and a pickup truck doused with gasoline and set ablaze.

Officers were called to the area of Caledon Crescent and Castlemore Drive around 4:15 a.m. after a report of a vehicle on fire. Police, fire crews, and paramedics arrived to find a pickup truck in flames on a driveway. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze without incident.

While on scene, police were told by a complainant that gunshots had been heard. Investigators later confirmed they located shell casings on the ground, and a Jeep parked on the street appeared to have been struck by gunfire.

No injuries were reported.

Family concerned following random violent act

Speaking to CityNews, the homeowners revealed the extent of the violence. They said 14 gunshots were fired at their property, with three bullets piercing a bay window and the siding of the house before ripping through three interior walls and exiting through another kitchen window.

The family also said the front of their pickup truck was doused with gasoline and set on fire. In an attempt to save their property, they rushed outside with buckets of water and managed to extinguish the flames before fire crews arrived.

The Brampton homeowners stressed they are not involved in anything that would have led to such an attack.

Investigators are appealing to anyone with surveillance footage or witnesses to come forward.