Mississauga Crime of the Week

Release #: 2007 - 8a

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  MURDER SUSPECT IDENTIFIED

Peel Police Homicide investigators have identified a man wanted for a murder in Mississauga, and your call to Crime Stoppers can help put this criminal behind bars.

Shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Friday March 9, 2007, 36 year – old Orvil Campbell was found shot on the sidewalk of Eglinton Avenue near Tenth Line. He later died in hospital. As a result of an intensive investigation, police have identified the suspect and issued a Warrant for the arrest of Kevin Anthony SMITH of Mississauga.

SMITH is described as male black, 29 years of age, 6 ‘ tall, weighing 160 pounds with a muscular build. He has black afro style hair in twists ( corn rows ).

A photograph of SMITH can be viewed by clicking on [Smith]

Members of the public are cautioned not to approach SMITH as he is believed to be armed.

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”.