Two people are in hospital after a home invasion in Brampton early on Sunday. Police say the incident happened just after 4:30 a.m. It took place in a neighbourhood near Ray Lawson Boulevard and Bent Tree Court. The investigation is still in its early stages.
According to police, at least two suspects entered the home armed with firearms. An altercation broke out inside the residence. That confrontation led to shots being fired. The suspects then left the scene.
A man and a woman were taken to hospital following the incident. Their injuries have been described as serious but non-life-threatening. They were the people reported hurt in the home invasion. Their conditions are being monitored.
Police believe six people were inside the home at the time of the incident. The exact circumstances of the break-in remain under investigation. Officers are working to establish what happened inside the residence. Many details are still being pieced together.
Suspect information remains limited at this stage. According to reports from within the residence, the suspects were men wearing all dark clothing. They are said to have left in an unknown direction. Police have few further details about them for now.
Investigators are continuing their work in connection with the case. Police are appealing for information and any video that could assist the investigation. The case remains active. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.