Police arrest Mississauga shooting suspect, wanted since May
Peel police say they’ve arrested a Toronto man believed to be responsible for a shooting incident in the City of Mississauga.
On May 17, 2019, at 10:32 p.m., police say an altercation took place in “the parking lot of an establishment” in the area of Burnhamthorpe and Wolfedale Rd.
According to police, the “suspect became engaged in a physical altercation with the victim, who was also at the establishment, which then escalated to the point where the suspect pulled out a firearm and fired multiple shots at a man and woman. The victims did not sustain any injuries as a result of the shots fired”.
Investigators say the suspect has been identified as 26-year-old Thutop Phuntsok, who is facing multiple charges related to firearms.
Phuntsok surrendered to police on Monday, according to police. He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton the following day.
Trending
- BREAKING: First coronavirus patient confirmed at Sunnybrook Hospital
- Various milk products recalled due to sanitizer contamination
- Teachers' strike to affect Peel and Hamilton-Wentworth school boards
- Power outage affecting over 600 homes and businesses in Mississauga
- Suspect sought after shooting in Mississauga
Related
- Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspect of Mississauga Shooting
- Police Searching For Mississauga Shooting Suspect Who is Considered Dangerous
- UPDATED: Police Searching For Suspect Wanted For Multiple Mississauga Robberies
- UPDATED: Victim Identified in Early Morning Mississauga Shooting, Suspect Wanted
- Police Looking for Suspect in Connection with Apartment Shooting in Mississauga
Your Comments