Third suspect hunted following Burlington playground shooting

Published February 15, 2023 at 3:56 pm

Police are looking for this man following a shooting in Burlington

Halton Regional Police have released photos of a man wanted in connection to the shooting of a woman at Burlington playground.

Two people have already been arrested in the incident that took place Feb. 6 where a woman was shot in the head following a hail of bullets fired near the Playground Global gym on Century Dr.

Police say the woman was hit while trying to drive away from the parking area of the gym and playground. It has not been indicated if she was the intended target of the shooters. The 20-year-old remains in hospital with serious injuries.

The person in the photo was wearing a dark-coloured jacket with a patch on the left arm. At the time of the incident, he was wearing light coloured pants.

Meanwhile, police have not released much information about the person in the photos other than they need help in identifying him. Police have not indicated what involvement the man had in the incident.

Anyone with information about the man in the photo or other aspects of the case is asked to contact police at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.

Two Hamilton men have already been arrested in connection with this case:

Kheat Simon, 21, is charged with three counts of attempted murder, while Olupelumi Falodun, 20, is also charged with three counts of attempted murder and discharging a firearm with intent to harm.

 

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