Update: Brampton stabbing suspect in custody after initially fleeing on foot

Published October 19, 2021 at 5:49 pm

There was a heavy police presence in an area of Brampton early on Tuesday evening (Oct. 19) after a suspected stabbing.

At 5:27 p.m., Peel Regional Police were notified that a 41-year-old male victim was stabbed near Railroad Street and McMurchy Avenue North in Mississauga. The suspect is believed to have immediately fled on foot, but the Peel police says they have arrested a 43-year-old suspect and taken him into custody.

UPDATE:

– Victim is male 41-year-old
– Suspect in custody is male 43-year-old

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) October 19, 2021

The stabbing victim was conscious and was receiving care from Peel Parademics. They were taken to a trauma centre.

STABBING:
– Railroad St/McMurchy Av N in #Brampton
– Male victim suffering from a stab wound
– Suspect fled on foot
– Victim conscious and being assessed by @Peel_Paramedics
– Heavy police presence in the area
– C/R at 5:27 p.m.
– PR21-0353892

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) October 19, 2021