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Bradford resident charged with attempted murder following shooting in Caledon

OPP say 40-year-old Mississauga man suffered serious injuries in June 26 shooting, while 26-year-old Brampton man's injuries were less serious
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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CALEDON - The Caledon Detachment Major Crime Unit has made two more arrests in relation to a shooting that occurred in the Town of Caledon in June. In total, four individuals have been charged in relation to the investigation.

On Saturday, June 26, 2021 at approximately 6:16 a.m., officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported shooting on a private property located in the area of Highway 10 and Escarpment Side Road in the Town of Caledon.

Upon arrival, officers located a victim, a 40-year-old male of Mississauga, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a trauma centre with serious injuries. A second victim, a 26-year-old male of Brampton, was located off-site. The individual sustained non-serious injuries.

As a result of the police investigation, one of the suspects was arrested on July 10, 2021, and charged with:
    •    Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
    •    Accessory after the fact to commit indictable offence

On July 14, 2021, the second suspect was arrested and charged with:
    •    Attempt to commit murder using firearm
    •    Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling

On July 22, 2021, Donovan Darlington, 30, of Bradford West Gwillimbury, was arrested and charged with:
    •    Attempt to commit murder using firearm

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is expected to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on a later date.

On July 24, 2021, Amanda Tobin, 33, of Caledon, was arrested and charged with:
    •    Obstruct peace officer
    •    Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on Oct. 4, 2021 to answer to the charges.

The investigation is ongoing by the Caledon Detachment Major Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Caledon OPP at 905-584-2241 or toll-free at 1-888-310-1122.

You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, you never have to testify, and you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 upon an arrest.

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