ONTARIO’S Peel Regional Police have arrested three Caledon men in connection with a tow-truck-related shooting in Brampton, and are searching for one remaining suspect.
On October 7 at approximately 10:45 p.m., an altercation took place between two separate groups in a parking lot in the area of McVean Drive and Castlemore Road, which resulted in firearms being discharged. There were minor physical injuries sustained by one of the involved individuals.
Following a lengthy investigation, investigators identified three individuals associated to one of the involved groups. On November 20, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Caledon. As a result, investigators located and arrested the following suspects:
Manjot Bhatti (26), was charged with the following offences:
- Intentionally Discharge a Firearm Recklessly
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Careless Storage of a Firearm
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
He was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton and has since been released on bail.
Navjot Bhatti (27), and Amanjot Bhatti (22) were charged with:
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
Both were released on an undertaking with conditions to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a later date.
Investigators are still seeking to identify individuals from the other involved group, primarily the outstanding suspect who discharged a firearm as depicted in the photo. The suspect is described as a male, South Asian, who was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and white running shoes.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call investigators with the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 2133. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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