Attempted murder charges laid against Brampton man following ‘disturbance’ in northwestern Ontario

A man from Brampton has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following what investigators are calling a “disturbance” in a northwestern Ontario town last month.

It’s the third arrest in what the OPP says is an ongoing investigation into a “weapons incident” on the afternoon of Aug. 16 in the small town of Sioux Lookout, approximately 100 kilometres northeast of Dryden.

Few details about the incident have been released but officers were called to Millar Crescent for reports of a “weapons-related disturbance,” the OPP says.

No one was injured in what police say was a targeted incident, and an investigation led officers to seize two vehicles and make two arrests, police said in an update.

Now a Brampton man has also been arrested and charged with multiple offences, including attempted murder.

Police say the suspect was arrested on Friday at a residence on King Street in Sioux Lookout after receiving a call about “unwanted persons” at a residence. A restricted firearm was also seized during the arrest, police say.

The OPP says Travarn Atkinson, 23, of Brampton, has been arrested and charged with:

• Two counts of attempt to commit murder using a restricted firearm.
• Carrying a concealed weapon.
• Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose.
• Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order.
• Discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner.

The accused was remanded into custody and is next scheduled to make a court appearance on Sept. 11.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.