Peel police arrested a man from British Colombia following a shooting in Brampton on the weekend and are asking for the public’s help with in identifying the second outstanding suspect.
On Saturday, December 9,at around 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.
Tanmanjot Gill, a 23-year-old man from Abbotsford, BC, has been charged with several Criminal Code Offences including possession of property obtained by crime and discharging a firearm in reckless manner.
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. His photo is above.
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.
