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Four people have been arrested following a targeted shooting behind a Burlington grocery store.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says it happened back on Wednesday, October 29th, around 2:50 p.m., when a vehicle carrying four people was travelling along the rear driveway of the Food Basics at 5353 Lakeshore Road. The driver reported seeing three masked males behind the store before hearing a loud bang, at which point the passenger-side window shattered. Investigators determined a firearm had been discharged toward the vehicle, and the suspects fled in a waiting car. The driver suffered minor facial injuries while the other occupants were not hurt.
Following an investigation, officers executed search warrants at four Burlington addresses. A firearm believed to be used in the shooting was recovered, and four individuals were arrested and charged.
- 20-year-old Ozan Dickson of Burlington:
- Attempted murder
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
- Aggravated assault
- Careless use of firearm
- 19-year-old Ahmed Abrahimzada of Burlington:
- Attempted murder
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
- Aggravated assault
- 18-year-old Shehabeldin Adam of Burlington:
- Attempted murder
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
- Aggravated assault
- Discharge firearm with intent
- A 16-year-old boy from Burlington (who cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act):
- Attempted murder
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
- Aggravated assault
- Fail to comply with undertaking
All accused are currently held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Major Crime Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 8900 or the Major Crime Bureau Tip Line at 905-825-4776. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
