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Suspect Named In Neighbourhood Shooting

2008/04/06 | CityNews.ca Staff

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Suspect Named In Neighbourhood Shooting

On Friday, a quiet neighbourhood was pierced by gunfire.

A man parked in a driveway allegedly shot at group of people across the street. But what he didn't know was that the crowd was full of plainclothes police officers.

The shooter took off in a 2006 Silver Accura, and police gave chase.

They found the car on Oak Knolls Crescent, and the suspect at a McDonalds' near Port Union Road and Sheppard Ave. E.

Germaine Roberts, 31, faces several charges:

  • Discharge Firearm endanger life (6 counts),
  • Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order,
  • Unauthorized presence of a firearm in a motor vehicle,
  • Carry Concealed Weapon, Fail to comply Recognizance, Fail to stop for Police

Roberts was allegedly driving a dark coloured, 4-door, 2006 Silver Acura.

If you have any information, call 43 Division at 416-808-4300 or CrimeStoppers at  416 222 TIPS (8477).

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