Brampton man wanted for allegedly killing his father has been arrested: police

BRAMPTON — Police in Brampton, Ont., say they have arrested a man who was wanted for the murder of his father.

Peel Regional Police wrote Sunday night on the social media platform X that the suspect has been arrested and is now in their custody.

Officers were called to a home on Clearjoy Street on Saturday afternoon where they found a man in his 50s suffering from gunshot wounds.

They say he was pronounced dead at the scene after life-saving efforts from first responders.

Police say the man’s 25-year-old son was wanted for second-degree murder in connection to the incident and for attempted murder.

Prior to his arrest, police had warned he was considered to be armed and dangerous, and shouldn’t be approached.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 23, 2025.

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