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A nationwide warrant has been issued for a 19-year-old Brampton man accused of attempted murder.
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Peel Regional Police issued the notice on Tuesday evening identifying Kaleb Kimotho as a suspect accused of a lunchtime shooting incident on April 6 in the Bramalea neighbourhood of Brampton.
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“He should be considered armed and dangerous,” police said in a news release. “Members of the public are advised not to approach and to call 911 immediately if seen.
“Investigators are urging Kimotho to seek legal counsel and surrender to police.”
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Police said two victims were sitting inside a vehicle near 1020 Central Park Dr. just before noon, when Kimotho and a second suspect entered the vehicle and allegedly fired a gun from the inside as it began to drive away.
Both victims – reportedly 21-year-old and 25-year-old men – were struck and suffered serious injuries, one of them life-threatening at the time.
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Const. Laurie McCann said that victim’s condition was eventually upgraded to stable, while the other victim’s wounds were considered non-life-threatening at the time of the shooting.
A 19-year-old man was arrested on the same day of the incident after a brief foot pursuit and charged with attempted murder using a firearm, aggravated assault, discharging a firearm with intent, a drug-possession offence and five other gun crimes, the Brampton Guardian reported.
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Kimotho, meanwhile, is wanted for attempted murder using a firearm, aggravated assault, discharging a firearm with intent, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a prohibited device or ammunition knowing it is unauthorized and possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.
He is described as a Black male who is about 5-foot-8 and 130 pounds. He has short, black hair, brown eyes and a medium complexion.
A photo of Kimotho was not available.
Anyone with information about this investigation or Kimotho’s whereabouts is asked to contact the 21 Division criminal investigation bureau at 905-453-2121, Ext. 2133.
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