Toronto man, 36, wanted for attempted murder in Peel
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Police in Peel Region are turning to the public to help locate a 36-year-old Toronto man wanted for attempted murder and firearm offences.
And investigators with Peel Regional Police’s Intimate Partner Violence Unit say the suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
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Police said Piratheepan Nagarajah is wanted for two counts of attempted murder, discharging a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, and possession of a firearm.
“Police are encouraging the wanted party to consult with their lawyer and surrender to police at their local police station as soon as possible,” cops said in statement Saturday evening.
“We also encourage anyone who may have had contact with Piratheepan Nagarajah, or who may have information on his whereabouts, to come forward.”
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Police are cautioning the public not to approach the suspect but to call 911 immediately.
No other details about the investigation were released by police.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact investigators at the Intimate Partner Violence Unit at 905-453-2121, ext. 4990, or leave a tip anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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