Peel police have identified the two men shot dead at a site in Brampton where a Father’s Day event was being held.
Police and paramedics were called to the Chandni Convention Center, located on the Gateway Boulevard and Queen Street East area, around 2 a.m. Sunday to receive reports of gunfire.
When they arrived, they found two men with multiple gunshot wounds. One of them was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other died at the hospital.
Police on Wednesday identified the victims as Kenroy Andre Benjamin, 28, of Bolton, and Sheldon Taylor, 40, of Whitby.
Police said they have no suspicious information yet. They believe it is an isolated incident.
Police said initial evidence appeared to show that shots were fired inside the building, but the convention center manager told CP24 that the shooting took place outside, in the parking lot. , when the event ended.
Police continue to ask anyone with information to contact investigators at 905-453-2121 ext. 3205 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).