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Peel Police - Police Make Arrest in Home Invasion Robbery

Brampton – An investigation into a violent home invasion style robbery has led to the arrest of one man.

On Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at approximately 10:30 a.m., officers were called to a residence on Leone Lane after receiving a 911 call. Two male suspects had approached the residence and identified themselves as police officers. They then pushed their way into the home, while brandishing handguns. A struggle ensued and a 27 year-old male victim received a gunshot wound to the leg. During the altercation, a noxious substance, believed to be ‘bear spray’, was also deployed. A 71 year-old female victim and a 16 year-old male victim sustained minor injuries in the confrontation.

The 27 year-old male victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment and his injuries are not considered life-threatening. 

Following the struggle, the suspects fled the residence on foot. Diligent police work conducted by canine and uniform officers located one of the suspects, hours later. 

Khamidi FERDINAND, a 29 year-old man of no fixed address, has been charged with Robbery, Administer Noxious Substance, and numerous firearms related offences. He was held pending a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday, July 21, 2010.

The second suspect is still outstanding. He is described as male, black, 6’0 tall, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a gray dress shirt and black dress pants.    

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident, or the identity of the second suspect, is asked to contact investigators at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3410. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca, or by texting “PEEL”, followed by your tip, to CRIMES (274637).  

For media inquiries, please contact the on-duty Media Relations officer at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4027.

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