Peel Regional Police have charged three men following a late-night shooting in Brampton that investigators say is connected to an ongoing turf dispute in the tow-truck industry. The incident happened around 10:45 p.m. on Oct. Seven shots were fired in a parking lot close to the McVean Drive and Castlemore Road intersection.
Police say the gunfire erupted during a confrontation between two rival tow-truck groups. One person was injured in the shooting but was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.
After several weeks of investigation, officers identified three suspects and traced them to a home in Caledon. On Nov. 20, police executed a search warrant and arrested brothers Manjot, Navjot, and Amanjot Bhatti. Investigators allege Manjot Bhatti fired the weapon and has been charged with several firearm-related offences. He has since been released on bail following a court appearance.
The two other brothers are accused of knowingly being in a vehicle with a firearm and were released with conditions. Police believe a fourth suspect was also involved in the incident and remains at large. Investigators have released surveillance footage and are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
(Source: CBC News)
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