Crime of the Week - Mississauga

Peel Regional Police Homicide Detectives are hoping that the witnesses they believe saw the getaway vehicle fleeing the scene of Saturday’s early-morning murder will call Crime Stoppers with information.

On Saturday, March 15, 2008, at approximately 3:00 am, uniform officers attended to the area of Brandon Gate Drive and Rockhill Road, in response to a report of possible shots being fired.  Upon arrival, officers located 47 year-old Winston WATSON suffering from gunshot wounds.  He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. 

The victim was shot multiple times by the lone suspect, and the investigation has revealed that he was confronted by the suspect while walking home in a westerly direction on Brandon Gate Drive, in front of St. Gabriel Adult Learning Center. The suspect then ran a short distance to a silver or grey car, which was waiting on Rockhill Road, facing the wrong direction.  The vehicle then sped off aggressively, turning right to go east on Brandon Gate Drive.  At that time, a second eastbound vehicle came to a stop at that intersection and the occupant(s) would have observed the getaway car.  Investigators are hoping that these witnesses will come forward with information.

A video re-enactment of this murder can be viewed by going to Peel Crime Stoppers Re-enactments  or  www.peelcrimestoppers.ca and clicking on the “UNSOLVED CRIMES” Section. The video re-enactment is also available on You Tube.

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”.