Crime of the Week - Brampton

Release #: 2007 - 28b 

***SOLVED***

TWO MEN WANTED IN DRIVE-BY SHOOTING

An unsuspecting citizen was shot while standing on a Brampton street, and Peel Crime Stoppers needs your help in tracking down the gunman and taking his weapon off the streets.

At around 12:45 on the afternoon of Sunday September 13, 2007, the victim was visiting a friend on Attwar Drive. He and his friend were standing in front of a residence with their backs turned to the roadway. A vehicle drove by and got the attention of the two men. As the two men turned around, the passenger of this vehicle pointed a gun at them and fired a single shot, striking one of the men in the stomach. The vehicle turned onto Ebenezer Drive, and then fled the area.

Suspect #1, the passenger, is described as male, Sri Lankan, dark skinned, above average build with a full face. He was wearing a baseball cap and had a bandana covering the lower portion of his face.

Suspect #2, the driver, is described as male, Sri Lankan, lighter skinned, a thin build with brown shoulder length hair.

The vehicle is described as an early 1990’s dark coloured Acura or Honda.

The victim was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the stomach, but is expected to survive.

If you can assist in solving this case or any other crime, Crime Stoppers would like to hear from you. If police make an arrest as a result of your call, you could become eligible for a cash reward. Remember with Crime Stoppers/Gun Stoppers you never have to give your name, you never have to testify in court and there is no call display. Crime Stoppers can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling toll free 1-800-222-8477, that’s 1-800-222-TIPS, or Via the Web at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca and click on “Submit a Tip”.