Homicide Investigation is not believed to be a Random Act of Violence
Incident #19-12275
On Friday April 5, 2019 just after 11:30 p.m. the Brantford Police Service investigated a shooting at an address on William St. When Community Patrol Officers arrived at the scene they found a male who was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The Major Crime Unit is continuing to investigate this incident. Through investigation the victim and other persons at the residence where the shooting took place are believed to be known to each other and that this was not a random act of violence.
Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact Detective Cabral of the Major Crime Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2206.
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April 8, 2019
The Brantford Police Service Major Crime Unit is continuing to investigate an incident at a William Street address as a homicide.
On Friday April 5, 2019 just after 11:30 p.m. the Brantford Police Service received a 9-1-1 call about an assault and possible shooting at an address on William St. Community Patrol Officers attended to the scene where they found a male who was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The victim has been identified as Gerald Robert Male, a 37 year old resident of Brantford. A second male in a distraught state was located at the residence. This male has spoken with police and is not a suspect.
The Major Crime Unit is investigating this incident. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Kevin Cabral at 519-756-0113 ext. 2206.
