Illegal Firearm Seized from Young Offenders at Community Centre in Mississauga
Region of Peel – Investigators have arrested and charged two young offenders after a firearm was reported at a school in Mississauga
On Feb. 25, at approximately 1:40 p.m., officers responded to reports of a student in possession of a firearm at a school near Erin Centre Boulevard and Glen Erin Drive. Upon arrival, officers determined that the individual was inside the adjoining community centre and never in the school. As a precaution, both the school and community centre were placed into lockdown.
Officers attended the community centre and took two individuals into custody without incident. They were found to be in possession of a loaded illegal handgun, and neither were students of the adjoining school.
Further investigation determined that no threats were made and there was no indication the suspects intended to cause harm at the school or community centre.
A 15 and 17-year-old male from Mississauga were arrested and held in custody for a bail hearing on the following charges:
· Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
· Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
· Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
· Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
· Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
· Careless Storage of Firearm
· Carrying Concealed Weapon
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact investigators with the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121 extension 1133. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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 Young Person charged in this investigation is protected.
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