A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for 27-year-old, Akeem Richards – Peel police investigate the fatal shooting of Alastair Robinson in Mississauga

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Pool police were called to the report of a shooting in area of Dixie Road and The Queensway East on March 21st at 2:40 a.m.

On arrival police located Alastair Robinson deceased and another man with non-life threatening injuries.

Const. Nikhil Chakravarthy said the shooting is believed to be isolated in nature.

Update: Detectives identified the individuals involved, and on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, officers from the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau arrested and charged the following individuals.

Shawn Downey-Smith, a 30-year-old man from Brampton, is charged with the following:

  • First Degree Murder
  • Attempted Murder
  • Nine Firearm Possession charges including three counts of Possession of a Firearm Contrary to a Court Ordered Prohibition.     

Britney Graca, a 24-year-old woman from Guelph, is charged with the following offences:

  • Accessory After Fact to Murder
  • Six Firearms Possession charges.      

They were both held for bail hearings and attended the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for 27-year-old, Akeem Richards, pictured below, for First Degree Murder and Attempted Murder. He is described as a Black male, approximately 6’2”, 220lbs with black braided hair. If seen, do not approach, call 9-1-1. This individual should be considered armed and dangerous.