Man Charged in Relation to Attempted Murder Case in Brampton

Officers from the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have charged a Toronto man in related to an attempted murder case in Brampton.

Officers from the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have charged a Toronto man in related to an attempted murder case in Brampton.

According to police, on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at approximately 3:30 pm, the victim, a 41-year-old man from Brampton was present in a parking lot in the area of The Gore Road and Ebenezer Road in Brampton for a motorcycle club gathering.

An altercation occurred between the man and another man causing the victim to suffer a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a Toronto trauma centre where his injuries were confirmed as life-altering.

On Wednesday, August 28, Andre Martin, 34, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with Attempt Murder.

On the same day at approximately 8:30 pm a search warrant was executed at a residence in the area of Lansdowne Avenue and Dundas Street West in Toronto. The search resulted in locating a loaded firearm with ammunition.

Martin was also charged with:

• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of a Loaded Firearm
• Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition for a Dangerous Purpose

He appeared in a court in Brampton on Thursday, August 29, for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information pertaining to this matter is asked to contact the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453-3311, ext. 2133.  

Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.