January 20, 2025
Arrest Made in Attempted Murder Investigation
Region of Peel – Investigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have arrested and charged a male from Toronto in connection to a shooting incident that took place in Brampton.
On Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, an armed suspect occupying a stolen vehicle shot the victim multiple times while he was seated in his vehicle in the area of Inder Heights Drive and Mayfield Road in Brampton. The victim was transported to a trauma centre where he was treated for his life altering injuries and is in stable condition. Investigators believe that this incident is a case of mistaken identity.
As a result of the extensive investigation, the suspect was identified as Hakeem Thomas, a 22-year-old male from Toronto. On Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, Hakeem was arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:
Possession Property Obtained by Crime
Attempted Murder using Firearm
Discharge Firearm with Intent
Possession of a loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
Possession of Firearm, etc. Contrary to Order (X 2)
Hakeem was held pending a lengthy bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton. He is also a subject of an ongoing Toronto Police investigation.
Anyone with any information about this investigation is asked to contact the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121 extension 2233. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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N/R: 25-003
Inc: PR240359014
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