ONTARIO’S Peel Regional Police investigators from the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau have arrested and charged an individual in a homicide investigation.
On Wednesday, April 1 just after 1 p.m., Peel Regional Police received a 911 call for a shooting near Bramalea Road and Dewside Road in Brampton. Emergency services responded and located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased a short time later.
On Tuesday, April 29, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Airport Road and Humberwest Parkway in Brampton and arrested Balreet Singh Gill, a 30-year-old man for first degree murder.
Gill was held for a bail hearing and attended the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
“Homicides are among the most serious and devastating crimes, leaving lasting impacts on families and communities. These cases are highly complex and demanding, and I commend our dedicated detectives for their unrelenting work. Their efforts have removed a dangerous individual from our streets to face the consequences of his actions,” said Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiapp.
Anyone with information including video surveillance, dashcam, or digital video footage is encouraged to contact the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau officers at 905-453-2121 extension 3205. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
