Male Arrested for Firearm Offences in Mississauga Shooting

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have made an arrest in relation to a firearms offence.

On Thursday, May 31, 2018, at approximately 6:25 p.m. Peel Regional Police responded to the area of Tenth Line West and Thomas Street in the City of Mississauga for a shooting. The suspect fled in his vehicle prior to police arrival. No injuries were sustained in the shooting.

As a result of the investigation, a 17 year-old male from Hamilton, was charged with the criminal offence of Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There was a Firearm. He was held in custody and will appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Brampton, on Friday, July 13, 2018.

A general provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act prohibits the release of the name of a young person. Therefore, the identity of the young person charged in this investigation is protected.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call investigators at the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453–2121, ext. 1133.  Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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INC:    PR180203808

N/R:    18-158.3

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