Peel police have identified two teenage brothers as suspects in a fatal shooting in Brampton last week.
On July 5, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the intersection of Edenbrook Hill Drive and Earlsbridge Boulevard around 3:40 p.m. and found a 20-year-old Brampton man with multiple gunshot wounds, Peel police Det. Sgt. Adam Minnion said Saturday.
Peel police said the man was taken to a trauma centre, where he later died from his injuries. Minnion said the victim’s family has requested he not be publicly identified.
Investigators are now identifying two 17-year-old brothers from Brampton, Shemii Whittaker and Shemel Whittaker, as suspects in the case, Minnion said at a news conference Saturday.
Anyone under the age of 18 generally cannot be publicly named as a suspect, in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act. A court order allows the publication of the names and photos of the two boys until Wednesday.
They are both wanted on charges for first-degree murder.
Minnion warned members of the public to call 911 and not approach the boys if seen, as they are considered to be armed and dangerous.
He said the shooting is believed to be targeted with some “pre-existing relationship” between the victim and suspects. He added that the firearm used in the incident has not yet been recovered.
“The overarching public safety isn’t at great concern albeit the significance of the offence and the weapons that were used is of concern to us,” he said.
“Anyone found harbouring or assisting the suspect may be arrested and charged,” said police in a news release.
Minnion advised the suspects to seek legal counsel and turn themselves in to police.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Peel police.