Carjacking attempt leads to gunshot, arrest when victim fights back in Mississauga

A Windsor man faces charges after an attempted carjacking in Mississauga turned violent, with one of four suspects believed to have suffered a gunshot wound when the victim fought back.

Central Robbery Bureau investigators with Peel Regional Police made the arrest at some point after the Jan. 4 incident in which four culprits confronted a man as he pulled his luxury vehicle into the driveway of a home near Lorne Park Road and Lakeshore Road West in the city’s south end.

“The victim was struck with a firearm while the suspects attempted to get into his vehicle,” police said in a news release on Tuesday. “A struggle ensued and a gunshot was believed to have been discharged.”

Having been unsuccessful in their attempt to steal the man’s vehicle, the would-be carjackers fled the scene in a dark-coloured SUV, police added.

The victim suffered minor injuries.

Police said subsequent investigation led them to a man at a nearby medical facility. He had sustained a gunshot wound, they added.

Badar Falah Abdullah, 34, of Windsor, is charged with:

• robbery
• disguise with intent
• knowledge of unauthorized possession of a weapon
• possession of a firearm contrary to court order

He was held for a bail hearing in Brampton court.

At the time of his arrest, Falah Abdullah was on a weapons prohibition related to a previous violent offence, police said.

The investigation continues and police anticipate more charges being laid.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or who has information about the outstanding suspects is asked to contact investigators at 905-453-2121, ext. 3410, or Peel Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

Badar Falah Abdullah, 34, of Windsor, faces several charges. (Photo: Peel Regional Police)