Peel Regional Police have recently made an arrest in connection with a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a man earlier this month. The charged individual is a 25-year-old man from Brampton who is facing a manslaughter charge.
The altercation took place on the evening of January 12 in a parking lot near Castlemore Road and McVean Drive, as revealed by detectives from the Homicide Bureau. What began as a verbal dispute between the victim and the accused quickly turned into a physical confrontation, leading to the victim sustaining severe injuries. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the victim’s condition deteriorated, ultimately resulting in his passing on January 15.
Following an intensive investigation, law enforcement officers were able to identify and apprehend the suspect. Abdifatah Ahmed, the 25-year-old from Brampton, was taken into custody and charged with manslaughter on January 20. He is currently being held pending a bail hearing.
The victim’s identity has not been disclosed by the police, and further details regarding the nature of the altercation have not been disclosed to the public. Investigators are actively working to understand the events leading up to the fatal conflict and are encouraging anyone with information to come forward and assist the Homicide Bureau.