BRAMPTON, Ont. – Peel Regional Police are seeking public help in identifying a suspect linked to the overnight shooting of a police officer and civilian in Brampton.
Spokesman Const. Thomas Ruttan said the officer was responding to a 911 call in the area of Stokes Road at around 10:20 p.m. Friday when he was fired upon in his cruiser.
The officer was hit by a single shot but was able to drive away from the scene and was in a local hospital where he was listed in serious but stable condition.
He said a male civilian who was shot at the scene prior to the officer’s arrival was taken to a trauma centre in critical condition. Police say both victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Police arrested two men on Friday night and another on Saturday morning, but are searching for a fourth male suspect considered to be armed and dangerous.
Police describe the suspect as black, wearing dark clothing.
Investigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau are asking anyone who may be able indentify this suspect, or who may have information about the incident, to call them at (905) 453-2121, ext. 2233. Anonymous information may also be submitted to Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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