Mississauga – Peel Regional Police Homicide Detectives are hoping to identify and speak with witnesses they believe saw the getaway vehicle fleeing the scene of Saturday’s early-morning murder. 

On Saturday, March 15, 2008, at approximately 3:00 am, uniform officers responded to the area of Brandon Gate Drive and Rockhill Road, due to a report of possible shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers located 47 year-old Winston WATSON suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. 

Investigation has revealed that the victim was confronted by the suspect while walking home in an easterly direction on Brandon Gate Drive. The suspect then shot the victim multiple times and ran a short distance to a silver or grey car, which was waiting on Rockhill Road. The vehicle then sped off aggressively, turning right to go east on Brandon Gate Drive. At that time, a second eastbound vehicle came to a stop at that intersection and the occupant(s) would have observed the getaway car. Investigators are hoping that the following clip filmed at the scene will assist in identifying the witnesses:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0F9cBWR8io

Investigators are requesting that the occupant(s) of that second vehicle, or anyone with information, please contact the Homicide Bureau at (905) 453-2121 Ext. 3205, or anonymously through 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 March 16, 2008 at 20:16