Teen brothers wanted for murder in Brampton shooting

Two teen brothers from Brampton are wanted for first-degree murder in the shooting death of a man earlier this month, investigators say.

The shooting happened around 3:40 p.m. on Sunday in the area of Edenbrook Hill Drive and Earlsbridge Boulevard, Peel Regional Police say.

One man was found with a gunshot wound and was rushed to hospital. Police say the man later died of his injuries. The victim has not been identified by police.

On Friday, police said Shemii Whittaker and Shemel Whittaker, both 17 of Brampton, have been identified as suspects. Police say the teens are brothers and should be considered armed and dangerous.

“If seen, members of the public are urged not to approach them and to call 911 immediately,” police said in a release.

The identities of youth accused of crime are normally protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, but a court order has been granted allowing for investigators to share their photos.

Police are urging both suspects to seek legal counsel and surrender to police, and are reminding members of the public that anyone found harbouring or assisting the suspects may be arrested and charged.

Anyone with information about this incident or the suspects is urged to contact Peel Regional Police by calling 905-453-3311. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.

When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.

Peel Regional Police Insp. Andrew Harris told reporters on Sunday afternoon that the shooting happened in a busy subdivision and it was not known if the victim knew the shooter or shooters. He said there was an “altercation” before the shooting and that two people fled the scene on foot.