2 people shot dead at a Brampton event
Published June 19, 2022 at 6:52 am
Peel Regional Police attended the scene of a double shooting early Sunday (June 19) morning in Brampton.
Police received a call at approximately 2 a.m. about reports of shots fired in the area of Gateway Blvd. near Queen St. East.
Officers found two men suffering from multiple gunshot wounds upon arrival.
According to paramedics, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other individual was rushed to hospital but succumbed to their injuries and was later also pronounced deceased.
The incident happened in a plaza that housed a banquet hall. Police believe the shots came from inside the building.
There is a large police presence at the scene, including homicide detectives.
Police have not released any suspect or vehicle information at this time.
UPDATE: There were many people at the event at the Chandni Convention Centre & Gateway in Brampton where the shots were fired that killed two men.
Peel Regional Police are appealing to anyone that may have dashcam footage of the incident to come forward to help with the investigation.
UPDATE: Officers from the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau are taking charge of this investigation.
Police say there is still no suspect information to be shared but they do believe this is an isolated incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact investigators at 905-453-2121 extension 3205
Surveillance or dashcam footage that may have captured the moments leading up to, during, or after the incident is also of value to police.
Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting the Peel Crime Stoppers website.
