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UPDATE:
Halton Police have provided an update on the ongoing homicide investigation from Monday.
On Monday, September 12th, at approximately 2:50 p.m. the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to multiple reports of a shooting at an auto shop in Milton.
Police attended a business located at 32 Bronte Street South, and found three victims with gunshot wounds.
Tragically, 38-year-old Shakeel Ashraf of Milton, died at the scene and two other victims were transported to hospital.
They remain in critical and serious conditions and police are not releasing their names at this time.
The HRPS would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims during this difficult time.
Officers would also like to offer additional support to those in the community who may need it through their Victim Services Unit (VSU). The VSU can be reached at 905-825-4777 ext. 5239.
Shortly after the shooting in Milton, members of the HRPS and Hamilton Police Service located the armed suspect in a cemetery in the city of Hamilton where an altercation took place with police.
The HRPS can confirm the suspect is deceased and the Special Investigations Unit is now investigating that altercation.
As required by law, no further information can be provided by the HRPS at this time.
The HRPS is working with the Peel Regional Police to investigate these events, and anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the the Homicide Tip Line at 905-825-4776.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
UPDATE: 9:20PM – September 12th 2022
The suspect in connection with multiple shooting investigations throughout Peel and Halton today (Sept. 12th) is dead.
At 7:34 p.m. today, Hamilton Police confirmed that the male suspect was taken into custody and has been pronounced deceased.
Hamilton Police confirm one person was taken into custody and pronounced deceased in connection with shooting investigations in Peel and Halton. @SIUOntario has invoked their mandate. There is no ongoing risk to the public. Read More: https://t.co/cmf3HqDuEH
— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) September 12, 2022
At 6:05 p.m. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said in a tweet that The SIU has invoked its mandate in relation to a shooting involving a Halton Regional Police Service officer this afternoon on York Blvd in Hamilton.
The SIU has invoked its mandate in relation to a shooting involving a Halton Regional Police Service officer this afternoon on York Blvd in Hamilton. Media officer en route to scene.
— Special Investigations Unit (@SIUOntario) September 12, 2022
Halton Police reported at 4:33 p.m. today that the suspect was in police custody.
UPDATE: Suspect has been located and is in police custody. 1 person has been pronounced deceased at the scene and 2 others have been transported to hospital.
— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) September 12, 2022
UPDATE: 4:55PM – September 12th 2022
Halton Police confirm that an active shooter is now in custody after he was located this afternoon (September 12th).
As of 4:33 p.m. in Milton today, Halton Police officers say one person has been pronounced deceased at the scene, and two other victims have been transported to the hospital.
The male suspect was first reported by Peel Police at 3:04 p.m., after reports of multiple shootings in Mississauga, where an officer was shot and killed, and another person was taken to a local trauma centre.
The suspect then made his way to Milton, where Halton Police closed down Bronte Steet South from King Street to Main Street, in relation to the shooting investigation.
The investigation led officers towards Hamilton where the suspect was reportedly taken into police custody around York Blvd.
OPP, Halton Police, and Hamilton Police are on the scene.
UPDATE: Suspect has been located and is in police custody. 1 person has been pronounced deceased at the scene and 2 others have been transported to hospital.
— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) September 12, 2022
Please stay out of the area for an ongoing police investigation in #HamOnt. https://t.co/NWYfYhZbJ7
— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) September 12, 2022
ORIGINAL: September 12th, 2022 – 4:30PM
Police are searching for an active shooter in the area.
Halton Police say Bronte Steet South is closed from King Street to Main Street in Milton in relation to a shooting investigation.
The suspect fled the area in a stolen black Jeep Cherokee, license plate CLMZ 905.
The suspect is reportedly armed and dangerous. Residents are asked to not approach the suspect, avoid the area, and call 911 if the suspect is seen.
The suspect is described as a 30-year-old male, wearing a construction vest.
Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or suspect should call 911 immediately.
Bronte St S closed from King St to Main St in Milton in relation to shooting investigation. Suspect fled the area in a black Jeep Cherokee.
Suspect considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. DO NOT APPROACH. CALL 911 if seen.
Expect ongoing police presence.
Please avoid area. pic.twitter.com/Xks8GHsS2N
— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) September 12, 2022
SHOOTING:
– Argentia Road/Winston Churchill Bv #Mississauga
– 1 person shot
-Victim taken to trauma
– Large police presence
– desc: Male white, beard, construction vest
– L/S in dark colored vehicle partial *905*
-Culp armed /dangerous
– call 911
– C/R 2:15p.m.
– PR22-0302413— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) September 12, 2022
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