Brampton – The Peel Regional Police Homicide Bureau is appealing for witnesses to come forward in relation to the Region’s seventeenth murder of 2008.
 
On Saturday, August 11, 2008, at approximately 12:35 a.m., police responded to a call for gunshots in the area of Collins Crescent in Brampton.  Upon arrival, officers located a male victim, believed to be suffering from a gun shot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced.
 
The victim has since been identified as Alex MASIH, a 16 year old resident of Brampton.
 
There is no suspect information available at this time.
 
The Homicide Bureau is asking anyone with information to contact them at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3205.  Witnesses may also leave an anonymous tip by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
 
For further information, please contact the on-duty Media Relations Officer at (905) 453-2121, ext: 4027.  

Released by the Region of Peel Police on August 9, 2008 at 13:00