One person was killed as a result of the shootings and has been identified as 30-year-old Brandon Brooks from Toronto. The full text of the announcement is as follows: Members of the Ontario Provincial Police Crime Unit (OPP) Manitoulin Squad and the Manitoulin Anishnaabe Police Crime Unit (UCCM) Joint Chiefs of Staff have now filed charges of murder in connection with a M shooting at First Nation. On April 5, 2022, at approximately 1:30 a.m., UCCM, Manitoulin OPP, and Sudbury-Manitoulin Paramedic Services responded to a Pine Street home about a man who had been shot and later died of his injuries. The deceased was identified as Brandan BROOKS, 30, of Toronto. As a result of the investigation, the following individuals were arrested and charged in the case: Jerome Fuller, 20, of Newmarket charged with:
First-degree murder, in violation of Article 235 (1) of the Penal Code (CC) Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, in contrast to article 88 of the Civil Code Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearms, in contrast to article 92 (1) of K.F. A passenger of a motor vehicle knowing that there was a firearm, in contrast to article 94 of K.F. Unauthorized possession of weapons, contrary to article 91 (1) of K.F. Public disorder, in contrast to article 140 (1) (b) of the Civil Code Failure to comply with the release order – In addition to appearing in court, contrary to Article 145 (5) (a) of the CC (two categories) Possession of a Program I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, in violation of Article 5 (2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) Possession of Annex I Substance – Cocaine, in violation of Article 4 (1) of the CDSA
Sajieth Kamaraj, 26, of Markham charged with:
Murder of First Instance, in contrast to article 235 (1) of the Criminal Code Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, in contrast to article 88 of the Civil Code Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearms, in contrast to article 92 (1) of K.F. A passenger of a motor vehicle knowing that there was a firearm, in contrast to article 94 of K.F. Unauthorized possession of weapons, contrary to article 91 (1) of K.F. Possession of a Substance Program I for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, in violation of Article 5 (2) of the CDSA Possession of Annex I Substance – Cocaine, in violation of Article 4 (1) of the CDSA
Umainesan Manuel, 30, from Scarborough, has been charged with:
First-degree murder, in violation of Article 235 (1) of the Penal Code (CC) Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, in contrast to article 88 of the Civil Code Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearms, in contrast to article 92 (1) of K.F. A passenger of a motor vehicle knowing that there was a firearm, in contrast to article 94 of K.F. Unauthorized possession of weapons, contrary to article 91 (1) of K.F. Possession of a Substance Program I for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, in violation of Article 5 (2) of the CDSA Possession of Annex I Substance – Cocaine, in violation of Article 4 (1) of the CDSA
Warren Mills, 21, of Brampton, has been charged with:
First-degree murder, in violation of Article 235 (1) of the Penal Code (CC) Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, in contrast to article 88 of the Civil Code Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearms, in contrast to article 92 (1) of K.F. A passenger of a motor vehicle knowing that there was a firearm, in contrast to article 94 of K.F. Unauthorized possession of weapons, contrary to article 91 (1) of K.F. Possession of a Substance Program I for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, in violation of Article 5 (2) of the CDSA Possession of Annex I Substance – Cocaine, in violation of Article 4 (1) of the CDSA
Jerome Simon, 20, of Brampton, has been charged with:
First-degree murder, in violation of Article 235 (1) of the Penal Code (CC) Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, in contrast to article 88 of the Civil Code Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearms, in contrast to article 92 (1) of K.F. A passenger of a motor vehicle knowing that there was a firearm, in contrast to article 94 of K.F. Public disorder, in contrast to article 140 (1) (b) of the Civil Code Unauthorized possession of weapons, contrary to article 91 (1) of K.F. Possession of a Substance Program I for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, in violation of Article 5 (2) of the CDSA Possession of Annex I Substance – Cocaine, in violation of Article 4 (1) of the CDSA
The defendants remain in custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 19, 2022 at the Ontario Court in Gore Bay.
The investigation is ongoing by the UCCM Crime Unit in conjunction with the OPP Manitoulin Crime Unit, the OPP Northeast Support Team, the Northeast Community Street Crime Unit, Northeast Region Dog Unit, under the direction of the Forensic Research Branch (CIB). The OPP appeals to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity related to this case to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $ 2000.
