Attempted murder, home invasions in Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto, lead to arrest

A suspect linked to home invasions in Mississauga, Brampton and Toronto has been charged with attempted murder.

Peel Police say a home invasion in Mississauga that occurred just after midnight on Oct. 15 led to a victim being shot in a residence near Glen Erin Drive and Burnhamthorpe Road.

In that incident, three people forced their way into the home and when one of the occupants tried to intervene he was shot. The suspects fled the residence using a vehicle that had been previously reported stolen in Toronto. The victim was treated in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Following that home invasion, police believe the shooter attempted a similar home invasion in Toronto. An arrest was made in that case.

“Investigators have also connected the suspect to two other home invasions that occurred on October 12 and 14, 2024 in Brampton and Mississauga,” Peel Police said. “In those home invasions, several suspects forced entry to homes and made demands for money, jewelry, electronics, and vehicle keys. One victim suffered minor injuries as a result of the robberies.”

Police have since arrested Burhan Abdulkadir, 28, of no fixed address. He is charged with the following crimes:

• Attempted murder
• Three counts of robbery
• Three counts of wearing a disguise (
• Discharge a firearm with intent
• Aggravated assault
• Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Being the occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
• Possession of property obtained by crime.

Abdulkadir has been held for a bail hearing.

Police say the investigation remains ongoing and anticipate more charges could be laid.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators with the Central Robbery Bureau at (905)453-2121 ext. 3410. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.