ONTARIO’S Peel Regional Police announced on Monday that they have arrested a BC man, Tanmanjot Gill, 23, of Abbotsford, following a shooting in Brampton.
They are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the second outstanding suspect.
On Saturday, December 9, at approximately 3:37 a.m., the two suspects attended a local business near Rutherford Road South and Clark Boulevard in Brampton. One of the suspects brandished and discharged a gun, firing multiple rounds into the business. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
Police responded quickly and managed to intercept one of the suspects as well as two firearms, a loaded magazine, and ammunition.
Gill has been charged with one count each of possession of property obtained by crime, discharge firearm in reckless manner, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, and occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, and two counts of knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm.
The second suspect is still outstanding. He is described as a South Asian male with a medium build, black hair, and a full beard. He was wearing a grey sweatshirt during the incident, but it is believed that he switched clothing during his escape to a black sweatshirt with a large white “X” on the back.
If observed, police urge the public not to approach the suspect but to contact 9-1-1 as he may be armed.
Investigators are asking anyone with information on the identity or the whereabouts of the suspect to contact the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121 extension 2233.
Information may also be submitted anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.