Man forced home invasion, two armed robberies in Peel area

A third suspect has been charged in connection with a Brampton home invasion last November in which a resident was shot and assaulted with a firearm.

Peel Regional Police on Saturday announced the latest arrest in the Nov. 25, 2023, incident at a residence near West Sandalwood Parkway and McLaughlin Road.

According to the police, four suspects forced their way into the house and demanded money and property.

“During the home invasion, one of the suspects was shot and one of the occupants was struck with a firearm and suffered injuries that required medical attention,” police said.

According to police, the suspects stole some property before fleeing the residence.

On March 21, police announced that two people had been arrested and charged with 20 charges in connection with the case.

Investigators arrested a third suspect, 24-year-old Tyrese Williams of Brampton, on Wednesday. Police said the man was in possession of a loaded 9mm firearm when he was arrested.

Williams faces 13 charges, including two counts of robbery and two counts of using an imitation firearm.

In addition to the home invasion, his charges stem from two other robberies that police believe he was involved in.

The first was on Jan. 23 in a parking lot near Mavis Road and Dundas Street in Mississauga. According to police, the suspect, armed with a gun, approached the victim on foot and demanded money while sitting in the victim's car.

After the suspect pistol-whipped the victim in the head, the suspect began searching the vehicle for valuables. According to the police, a lot of property and car keys were stolen.

The victim was slightly injured,” the police said.

Another incident occurred on March 6 in the area of ​​McLaughlin Road and Ray Lawson Boulevard. Police said the two victims agreed to meet the suspect in advance for unknown reasons.

“During the encounter, the suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded the victim's car,” police said, adding that one victim was hit in the head with a handgun.

The suspects fled on foot after failing to take property from the victim's vehicle.

At the time of his arrest, Williams had a weapons ban due to a prior robbery conviction, police said.

The incident remains under investigation, and police said more charges are possible.

Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at (905)453-2121 ext. 3410 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.