Another Man Charged Following Fatal Attack on Brampton Man
Published March 23, 2018 at 3:40 am
A second arrest has been made in the region’s eighth homicide of 2018.
A second arrest has been made in the region’s eighth homicide of 2018.
Peel police say that on Monday, March 19 at approximately 5:50 p.m., officers responded to reports of an assault taking place in the Sandalwood Parkway East and Cedarcliff Trail area.
Upon arrival, officers located a victim and discovered that he was suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was subsequently rushed to a Toronto Trauma Centre.
Initial reports indicated the victim, 21-year-old Paviter Singh Bassi (seen in cover photo), had been beaten “with sticks.”
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Police say Bassi succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, March 20 in hospital.
That same day, homicide investigators arrested and charged 22-year-old Brampton man Karanvir Singh Bassi with first degree murder. Police say there is no familial relationship between the victim and the accused.
The accused appeared in court for a bail hearing on Wednesday, March 21.
Police say that a second suspect was arrested on Wednesday, March 21.
Investigators arrested and charged 22-year-old Brampton man Guryodh Singh Khattra with first degree murder.
The accused appeared in court for a bail hearing on Thursday March 22.
Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone who has dash-cam video, surveillance video, or any information concerning this investigation to contact the Peel Regional Police Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at (905) 453-2121 Ext 3205.