Introduction

In a disturbing series of events, seven men have been arrested in connection with two separate shootings at the same residence in northeast Brampton, raising concerns about gun violence in the area.

Details of the Shootings

The targeted home, located near Mountainberry and Mountainash roads—just north of Bovaird Drive East and east of Torbram Road—has been the site of chaos since November. The first incident occurred on November 30 at approximately 2 a.m., when two suspects opened fire on the home. Fortunately, none of the residents were harmed during the attack.

The following day, authorities from Peel Regional Police (PRP) acted swiftly, executing a search warrant at a local residence. This operation led to the discovery of a loaded firearm and ammunition, leading to the arrest of three Brampton men: 27-year-old Manpreet Singh, 23-year-old Dilpreet Singh, and another 23-year-old, Harshdeep Singh. They face serious charges, including discharging a firearm with intent and failure to comply with a release order. Harshdeep Singh faces additional charges for careless storage of a firearm.

Second Shooting Incident

Adding to the tension, a second shooting took place on January 2 at around 9 a.m. at the same location. Thankfully, again, there were no injuries reported among the occupants. Following this incident, on January 4, police arrested four more suspects after another search warrant was executed. This led to the recovery of yet another loaded firearm and more ammunition.

The newly arrested suspects include 25-year-old Dharmpreet Singh, 27-year-old Manpartap Singh, 30-year-old Atamjit Singh, and 21-year-old Arvinderpal Singh. Each man is facing multiple charges—specifically eight offences, including unauthorized possession of a firearm and reckless discharge of a firearm.

Current Status and Community Response

All of the accused are currently in custody, awaiting a bail hearing. The situation has left the Brampton community on high alert, and local residents are encouraged to remain vigilant.

Police Appeal for Information

Police are appealing to anyone with information regarding these incidents to come forward. Individuals can contact the PRP’s 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 2133, or report tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

Conclusion

As gun violence continues to be a pressing issue in many communities, residents are left to wonder: what can be done to prevent such alarming episodes in the future? Stay tuned for updates on this developing story!