There Were Two Shootings In Brampton Ontario This Morning And Here's What We Know

There were two shootings in Brampton, Ontario this morning.

Police have confirmed to CTV News that very early this morning, Peel Regional Police responded to two shootings in Brampton, Ontario. 

Police are investigating a shooting incident on Vodden and Garfield, Brampton. Please stay clear of the area. Witnesses are asked to call 22 CIB at 905-453-3311 ext 2233 incident 18-0330263

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) September 2, 2018

Police have stated that two people died as a result of the shootings and one woman is injured. They've also stated that the shootings were in separate areas.

Peel Regional Police responded to reports of gunshots to the are of Vodden Street East and Kennedy Road North around 12:40 AM early Sunday morning.

Updated information provided on scene. 2 victims shot. Female late 20’s in life threatening conditions. Male late 20’s succumbed to injuries in hospital. Suspect described as male white dark clothing fled in dark coloured truck. pic.twitter.com/WUTFDVSgCS

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) September 2, 2018

Peel Regional Police state that one of the victims was a man in his 20s. This victim died around 8 AM this morning in the hospital after being rushed from the scene. He's now been identified as 27-year-old Clifford Correia. A woman, also in her 20s, is suffering from life-threatening injuries in the hospital.

Police are looking for a white male suspect. He was seen wearing dark coloured clothing and driving a Ford F1 pick up truck. 

Around 6:30 AM, police responded to a second shooting near Sunforest Drive and Sandalwood Parkway East on Townley Crescent. Police found a second male victim who died on the scene from his injuries. 

In a police release, they stated that they believe the shootings were targeted and appear to be related. 

Source: CTV News