The Peel Regional Police are continuing their search for two teenage brothers wanted for first-degree murder in Brampton. Shemii Whittaker and Shemel Whittaker, both 17, of Brampton, are sought in connection with the deadly shooting of a man on July 5.
The victim has yet to be identified. Investigators obtained a court order to identify the teenagers last week, but the authorization ends at 5 p.m. EDT on Wednesday. Under the order, the names and photographs of the two youths wanted for this homicide can be published for five days or until either young person is arrested, whichever occurs first.
The brothers are wanted after Peel cops responded to a shooting in the area of Edenbrook Hill Dr. and Earlsbridge Blvd. – a residential neighbourhood near Chinguacousy Rd. and Sandalwood Pkwy. – around 3:40 p.m. on July 5. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound, who was later transported to a trauma centre, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Homicide Det.-Sgt. Adam Minnion said the attack was "targeted" and the victim was hit "multiple times." It's believed the victim and suspects were known to one another, according to Minnion. The suspects should be considered armed and dangerous, police said, urging the public not to approach them and to call 911 immediately.
Investigators are urging the suspects to seek legal counsel and surrender to police. Anyone found harbouring or assisting the suspect may be arrested and charged, police warned. Anyone with information about this investigation or the whereabouts of the two suspects is urged to call the Homicide Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3205, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
