TORONTO – Peel police believe Kesean William’s house was targeted in the late night shooting which left the nine-year-old boy dead.
Police were called to a residence on Ardglen Drive in Brampton around 10:30 p.m. in response to the sound of gunshots.
Police found Williams suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the head. He had been watching TV with his brother when the bullet that killed him was fired through the window.
“It’s unfathomable and appalling to anyone to have a young child, sitting in his living room, enjoying his TV, to have that happen,” Acting Superintendent George Koekkoek said.
The boy was rushed to SickKids Hospital in Toronto where he later died of his injuries.
No arrests have been made, however police are speaking to multiple witnesses.
“At this point, we’re in the midst of an investigation to determine the circumstances and locate those responsible for what’s taken place,” Constable Thomas Ruttan said.
Police say they believe the residence was targeted.
Williams, along with his mother and 15-year-old brother had only been living in the home for a week.
People who knew Kesean paid tribute to him on social media, tweeting memories and photos of the slain boy.
“God’s got better plans for Kesean Williams,” one person wrote.
Wrote another: “R.I.P Kesean, my heart & prayers go out to the Williams family.”
Meanwhile, in a letter to parents, Sir Winston Churchill Public School’s principal Kristin Bergen said Williams’ death will be felt by everyone.
“Kesean was a well-liked student, and his death is deeply felt by everyone at the school. Even students who did not personally know Kesean will also be affected by this tragedy,” Bergen said.
“Our hearts go out to Kesean’s friends and loved ones. Our flags are at half-mast to honour his memory.”
Grief councillors have been called to the school to assist students and staff with the loss of one of their students.
The mayor of Brampton said her “heart is broken.”
“All of Brampton grieves the loss of the young and innocent life of Kesean Williams,” Mayor Susan Fennell said in a statement. “On behalf of the people of Brampton, I offer my sincerest condolences to the family, friends and classmates of Kesean.”
Classmates of Williams wrote a poem Thursday for their slain classmate. In the poem, Williams is described as “nice,” “very helpful” and a “promising athlete.”
“He always showed he had a heart,” the poem read. “His heart was always in the right place.”
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