Kulwinder Galsi charged with attempted murder, Markham

Members working out of the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigation Bureau have arrested a Markham man wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred yesterday in the City of Vaughan.

On Thursday, March 24, 2011, at approximately 4:30 p.m., York Regional Police were called to the parking lot of an industrial complex located at 8110 Keele Street in the City of Vaughan. Upon attending the address, police discovered a 51-year-old Brampton man inside his vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to hospital with life-threatening injurieswhere he remains in critical condition.

The male suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. Following a timely investigation, at approximately 7:45 p.m. York Regional Police located and arrested the suspect at his residence in Markham.

Investigators believe they have recovered the weapon used in the offence after locating a small, loaded handgun from a dumpster in an industrial area of Markham.

CHARGED:

Kulwinder GALSI, 49, of Markham

CHARGE:

Attempted Murder

Mr. Galsi has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket sometime today