Vehicle tied to Brampton auto repair shop murder found torched
It's believed the killers ditched the car and set it ablaze 40 km away after the deadly shooting
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A vehicle believed to have been used by the killers behind a shooting at a Brampton auto repair shop last week was found torched hours later.
Peel Regional Police say the victim was shot “multiple” times inside his workplace in an industrial complex at 181 Rutherford Rd. S. – northeast of Kennedy Rd. and Steeles Ave. E. – shortly before 5:45 p.m. on June 20.
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He was rushed to hospital, where he died.
Police have now identified him as Sharnpreet Singh – previously reported to be a man in his 30s who was either an owner or employee of the shop.
“Out of respect for the family, we are not giving out information regarding his status on whether he was a part of the business or not,” a police spokesman told the Toronto Sun.
While no suspect descriptions have been released, cops now say the suspect vehicle was found abandoned in Campbellville – about 40 km southwest of the murder scene – later that evening.
“The dark-coloured sedan was found set ablaze near Milburough Townline and Campbellville Rd.,” police said Wednesday.
It’s believed the killers then fled the area on foot.
“Investigators believe this vehicle is connected to the homicide,” police said.
Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area that evening, particularly motorists with dashcam video or residents with security camera footage, to review their recordings and report any suspicious activity.
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As for whether or not the killing is tied to the ongoing violence in the towing industry, police will only say that investigators “will be considering all options.”
Anyone with information is ask ed to call homicide investigators at 905-453-2121, ext. 3205, or Crime Stoppers.
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