Feb. 11, 2023 — Press release from the Halton Regional Police Service
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – 3 District Criminal Investigations Unit has charged two suspects believed to be responsible for the shooting at The Playground Global in Burlington on February 6, 2023.
On Friday, February 10, 2023, at approximately 3:10 pm, officers arrested Kheat Simon (21) of Hamilton. He was arrested in a vehicle in Hamilton. On the date of the shooting, he was believed to be operating the vehicle in which he and the shooter fled the scene. He has been charged with:
- Attempted Murder (3 counts)
Also on February 10, 2023, at approximately 7:15 pm, officers arrested Olupelumi Falodun (20) of Hamilton. He was arrested in a vehicle in Oakville. He is believed to be the person responsible for the shooting on February 6, and has been charged with:
- Attempted Murder (3 counts)
- Discharge Firearm with Intent
Both Simon and Falodun were held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Three Criminal Code search warrants were executed at residences in Hamilton as a result of this investigation. The firearm used in the shooting has not been recovered.
The motive for this shooting is still unknown and the victim remains in the hospital in serious condition.
The timely arrests of these suspects was made possible due to the collaborative efforts of the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau, Tactical Rescue Unit, K9 Unit, Mobile Surveillance Unit and 3 District Street Crime Unit.
The investigation is ongoing at this time and anyone with information is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
