Halton police arrest four, lay multiple charges following Burlington targeted shooting

Halton police have arrested four people and laid multiple charges following a targeted shooting in Burlington.

On Oct. 29 at approximately 2:50 p.m., a person was operating a vehicle with three passengers along the rear driveway of a Food Basics located at 5353 Lakeshore Rd.

According to police, the driver noticed three masked men standing behind the store. As they drove past the men, a loud bang was heard and the passenger-side window shattered.

Investigators have determined that one of the masked men fired a gun at the vehicle in what officers are calling a targeted shooting. The masked men then ran to a waiting vehicle and fled the area.

The driver sustained minor facial injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. Authorities add that the remaining vehicle occupants were not injured.

Following the incident, an investigation began which led to the execution of multiple search warrants at four separate addresses in Burlington.

As a result, three men and one boy have been arrested and charged. Detectives also recovered the firearm believed to have been used in the shooting.

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Ozan Dickson, 20, of Burlington has been charged with the following offences:

• Attempted murder
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
• Aggravated assault
• Careless use of firearm

Ahmed Abrahimzada, 19, of Burlington has been charged with:

• Attempted murder
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
• Aggravated assault

Shehabeldin Adam, 18, of Burlington is also facing the following charges:

• Attempted murder
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
• Aggravated assault
• Discharge firearm with intent

Officers say a 16-year-old boy from Burlington has also been charged with:

• Attempted murder
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
• Aggravated assault
• Fail to comply with undertaking

This investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact police at 905-825-4777, ext. 8900 or 905-825-4776.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or on their website.

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