Man who fled country after Mississauga double shooting arrested, police say
Peel Regional Police (PRP) said a 22-year-old man wanted Canada-wide in connection with a double shooting in Mississauga has been arrested after returning to the country and turning himself in. Investigators were called to a plaza in the Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road area following reports of gunfire around 9 p.m. Feb. 21. When […]
A 22-year-old man accused of a double shooting in Mississauga has been arrested after returning to Canada and turning himself in, according to Peel Regional Police (PRP). The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on February 21 when authorities responded to reports of gunfire in the Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road area. Upon arrival, they found a 19-year-old man with life-threatening injuries and a 21-year-old man with minor injuries. Both victims survived.
A Canada-wide warrant for the suspect, identified as Carlos Rodriguez-Rodriguez of Mississauga, was issued in May following a preliminary investigation. Authorities later confirmed that Rodriguez-Rodriguez had fled the country after the shooting. Recently, a police spokesperson confirmed that the accused returned to Canada on November 9 and surrendered himself to authorities.
He faces multiple charges, including unauthorized possession of a firearm, knowledge of unauthorized firearm possession, carrying a concealed weapon, attempted murder, aggravated assault, discharging a firearm with intent, and being an occupant of a motor vehicle with knowledge of an unauthorized firearm possession. The accused is currently in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
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