Peel Regional Police are investigating a shooting in Brampton that resulted in the deaths of two people. Officers responded to a call just before 10:30 p. m. on Friday in the area of Rutherford Road and Weybridge Trail, where they discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Paramedics pronounced both victims, an adult male and a male youth, dead at the scene. Police have not yet released any suspect descriptions and have stated that the suspect or suspects fled the area shortly after the shooting.
A large police presence remains in the area as officers continue to gather evidence and canvass for information. Residents can expect a continued police presence as the investigation unfolds. Police provided an update at a news conference Saturday morning.
This incident follows several other recent shootings in the Greater Toronto Area, including shootings in Winnipeg, Vaughan, and Etobicoke. Anyone with information regarding the Brampton shooting is urged to contact Peel Regional Police.
