Homicide Investigation
Inc. #19-25694
July 9th, 2019
On Monday July 8, 2019 at approximately 3:25 AM Brantford Police Service responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Colborne Street West.
Brantford Police Service officers located a male who was suffering from a significant injury. The unidentified male appeared to be between 20 and 30 years of age.
Brant County Ambulance immediately attended, however the male had succumbed to his injury.
The Brantford Police Service is investigating this matter as a homicide.
Further information will be provided at a later time. The investigation is in its infancy.
UPDATE - 1
The Brantford Police Service is looking for any information on a 2015 Toyota MTL 4 door white in colour motor vehicle bearing Ontario licence plate CAXR-012. Members of the public are strongly advised not to approach this vehicle, but are asked to contact police immediately.
UPDATE – 2
The Brantford Police Service continues to investigate a homicide that occurred July 8, 2019 at approximately 3:25 AM.
The victim has been identified as Coby Carter, 22 years of age, from Hamilton, Ontario.
The Brantford Police Service believe that the homicide was a planned and deliberate act.
The 2015 Toyota MTL 4 door white in colour motor vehicle bearing Ontario licence plate CAXR-012 has been located.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Constable Matt Roberts at 51-756-7050 ext. 2403 or Detective Constable AJ Snively at 51-756-7050 ext. 2271.
Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251
