Brampton man charged for pointing shotgun during shouting match: police

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Published April 11, 2022 at 1:54 pm

Police say this loaded shotgun was seized after a Brampton man allegedly pointed a firearm at a woman during a verbal altercation on April 10, 2022. (Photo courtesy Peel Regional Police)

A Brampton man has been charged after police say a shouting match ended in a shotgun being pointed at a woman.

Just after 9:00 a.m. on Sunday (April 10), Peel Regional Police say two people were engaged in a verbal altercation at a residence near Bovaird Drive East and Southlake Boulevard in Brampton.

Police say the argument escalated when a 24-year-old man pointed a shotgun at a woman in her 20’s.

The victim and the accused were not previously known to each other, and the victim did not sustain any physical injuries according to police.

Twenty-four year old Brampton resident Harjot Gill has been charged with:

  • Point Firearm
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Knowledge of Unauthorised Possession of Firearm
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There Was Firearm

Investigators conducted search warrants on Gill’s residence and vehicle and say they recovered a loaded 12-gauge pump action shotgun.

Gill was held for a bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at (905)-453–2121 ext. 2233.

You can also contact Peel Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting PeelCrimestoppers.ca.

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