Man Charged Following Fatal Attack on Another Man in Brampton
Published March 21, 2018 at 5:31 pm
A man is facing charges following the alleged fatal beating of a 21-year-old man in Brampton, police say.
A man is facing charges following the alleged fatal beating of a 21-year-old man in Brampton, police say.
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 (seein cover photo), had been beated “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.
The accused will appear in court today (March 21) for a bail hearing.
Police say there is no familial relationship between the victim and the accused.
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.
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