AI Generated Summary
- Manjot Bhatti is facing the most serious allegations, including intentionally and recklessly discharging a firearm, possessing a loaded prohibited weapon, careless storage of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and occupying a vehicle while knowing a gun was present.
- Canadian police have laid charges against three men following a late-night shooting linked to an ongoing turf dispute between rival tow-truck operators in Brampton, Ontario, while a fourth suspect remains at large.
- Police said he appeared for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice and has since been released on bail.
Canadian police have laid charges against three men following a late-night shooting linked to an ongoing turf dispute between rival tow-truck operators in Brampton, Ontario, while a fourth suspect remains at large.
Peel Regional Police said the gunfire erupted around 10:45 p.m. on October 7 in a parking lot near the intersection of McVean Drive and Castlemore Road. Investigators allege the shots were fired during a confrontation between two opposing groups connected to the tow-truck industry. One individual was injured in the incident, though police said the wounds were not life-threatening.
After several weeks of investigation, officers traced three suspects to a residence in nearby Caledon. On November 20, police executed a search warrant at the home and took the men into custody.
The accused have been identified as brothers Manjot Bhatti, Navjot Bhatti and Amanjot Bhatti. All three are truck drivers of Indian origin, according to police. Authorities believe a fourth individual was also involved in the confrontation and continue to search for that suspect.
Manjot Bhatti is facing the most serious allegations, including intentionally and recklessly discharging a firearm, possessing a loaded prohibited weapon, careless storage of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and occupying a vehicle while knowing a gun was present. Police said he appeared for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice and has since been released on bail.
Navjot Bhatti and Amanjot Bhatti have each been charged with travelling in a vehicle while aware that a firearm was inside. Both men were released on undertakings and are expected to appear in court at a later date.
Investigators say the search continues for the person believed to have fired the weapon. The suspect is described as a South Asian male and was captured on video wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and white running shoes. Police have released footage from the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation remains ongoing in Brampton.
