BPS arrest 23-year-old man after two men shot overnight
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Members of the Brantford Police Service arrested a 23-year-old man from Brampton after two men were shot overnight.
At approximately 8:20 p.m., Sunday, April 21, 2024, officers with the Brantford Police Service, along with Brant County paramedics, responded to a King Street address, after receiving a call to report a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located two adult, male victims inside a residence suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both victims were transported to medical facilities for treatment where one remains in critical condition.
At 8:45 p.m. the same evening, Brantford police arrested a 23-year-old Brampton man. The suspect was arrested without incident in the area of Sarah Street and Murray Street by members of the Brantford Police Service Emergency Response Team, Patrol Section, and K-9 unit.
Detectives with the BPS Criminal Investigation Section are now leading the investigation. A firearm believed to have been used in the incident has been recovered. Police are not currently looking for additional suspects and do not believe this to be a random incident.
The accused will appear in bail court today and is facing charges including aggravated assault and a number of firearm related offences.
This investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who may have information which would assist investigators is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
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