Jayden Pitter Death: Authorities are currently on the hunt for two suspects in the wake of a targeted shooting that resulted in the death of one man and left another in critical condition. The incident took place north of Toronto, and law enforcement officials are actively investigating the matter.
A shooting incident prompted the response of emergency personnel to an industrial plaza located in the vicinity of Creditstone Road and Highway 7 West in Vaughan, Ontario, at approximately 3:40 a.m. on Wednesday.
According to York Regional Police, upon their arrival at the scene, two men were discovered with gunshot wounds. Tragically, one of the men was found without vital signs and was pronounced dead.
In a news release published on Friday afternoon, the police identified the individual as Jayden Pitter, a 23-year-old resident of Brampton.
According to authorities, the second victim was transported to a trauma center with injuries that were deemed life-threatening. As of now, the victim’s condition has stabilized.
According to police, the recent shooting appears to have been a deliberate attack, as investigators are currently on the lookout for two suspects who were reportedly dressed in dark clothing during the time of the incident. According to police reports, the suspect vehicle is a mid-size SUV with a dark exterior.
According to police, individuals who were present in the vicinity during the shooting are being urged to come forward and cooperate with investigators, if they haven’t already.
Sergeant Clint Whitney addressed the media on-site several hours after gunshots were heard. He confirmed that several shots were fired outside a recording studio in the vicinity. However, he refrained from commenting on whether the incident was linked to the individuals present inside the studio during the time of the occurrence.
York Regional Police Homicide Unit is urging individuals with any information pertaining to the shooting incident to come forward. They can contact the unit via phone at 1-866-876-5423, extension 7865 or through email at [email protected].
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or visiting www.1800222tips.com.