Five Arrested in Connection with a Double Homicide in Brampton

Monday, August 17, 2026

Region of Peel – Investigators with the Homicide Bureau have arrested and charged three adults and two youths in connection with the double homicide in Brampton.

On Friday, April 3, at approximately 10:21 p.m., officers responded to a shooting on the grounds of a school near Rutherford Road and Kennedy Road.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. A short distance away, near Weybridge Trail, officers located a male youth suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving efforts, both victims succumbed to their injuries.

Following an extensive investigation, five individuals were arrested and charged between May and July:

Jahnoi Bell, 21, of Brampton

· First-Degree Murder X2

Young Person, 17, of Brampton

First-Degree Murder X2

Young Person, 17, of Brampton

First-Degree Murder X2
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Loaded Restricted Firearm
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Careless Storage of a Firearm
Possession of a Prohibited Device
Possession of Firearm contrary to Prohibition Order
Possession of Firearm with Altered Serial Number

Mcaium Aarons, 25, of Toronto

Conspiracy to commit Indictable Offence
Breach of Probation Order

Jayden Christmah, 23, of Orangeville

Possession of Firearm for the Purpose of Trafficking

All suspects were held in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice.

A general provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Y.C.J.A.) prohibits the release of the name of a Young Person, and, therefore, the identity of the youths charged in this investigation is protected.

In addition, five firearms were recovered in the investigation, three at the homicide scene, one a short distance away and the other following a search warrant at a residence in Brampton.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact investigators with the Homicide Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3205.

QUOTE

“Two lives were cut short by gun violence, leaving families and a community to grieve. This investigation has been relentless, and these arrests are an important step toward holding those responsible accountable. Our investigators will continue to pursue every available avenue to ensure justice for the victims and their families.”

— Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Peel Regional Police