Peel Police - Arrest Made in 8th Homicide of 2018
Region of Peel â Investigators from the Peel Regional Police Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau are investigating the 8th homicide of 2018 which has claimed the life of a Brampton man.
On Monday, March 19, 2018, at approximately 5:50 p.m., officers responded to reports of an assault taking place in the area of Sandalwood Parkway East and Cedarcliff Trail in the City of Brampton. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from life-threatening injuries. The victim was rushed to a Toronto Trauma Centre.
As a result of the assault, Paviter Singh BASSI, a 21 year-old male from Brampton, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday March 20, 2018 at the hospital.
On Tuesday March 20, 2018 Homicide investigators arrested and charged Karanvir Singh BASSI a 22 year-old male from Brampton for First Degree Murder. BASSI will appear at the Ontario court of Justice in Brampton on Wednesday March 21, 2018 for a bail hearing.
There is no familial relationship between the victim and the accused.
To view a photo of the victim, please visit our website at www.peelpolice.ca.
Investigators are appealing for witnesses, Dash-cam video, surveillance video, or anyone who may have information concerning this investigation to contact
Peel Regional Police Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at (905) 453-2121 Ext 3205. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelpolice.ca.
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Inc: 18-0103872
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