Peel Regional Police have arrested a Toronto man in a 2024 Brampton homicide. Investigators say officers responded at 4:18 a.m. on May 11, 2024, to Kennedy Road and Stafford Drive after reports of gunfire. First responders found a victim with gunshot wounds and rushed him to a trauma centre, where he was pronounced dead. A Canada-wide warrant for 41-year-old Winardo Winteria Morris followed soon after the killing. On Feb. 9, 2026, police arrested Morris and charged him with first-degree murder. He was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.
Timeline of the case and what police allege
Police issued the national warrant in late May 2024 as the investigation advanced. The victim was later identified by local media as 43-year-old Dayne Gordon. The shooting occurred outside an after-hours club near the Kennedy–Stafford plaza, according to contemporaneous reports. First-degree murder in Canada refers to a planned and deliberate killing, or a death that occurs during certain serious offences; it carries a mandatory life sentence upon conviction.
Arrest details and next steps in court
Police announced the arrest on Feb. 9, 2026, stating that Morris, now 41, faces one count of first-degree murder. He remains in custody pending a bail hearing. Investigators continue to seek information from the public. Tipsters can contact the Homicide Bureau or submit anonymous tips to Peel Crime Stoppers.
Community impact and safety messaging
The case has spanned nearly two years, with periodic appeals for witnesses. Police stress that community information helps confirm timelines, locate evidence, and support court proceedings. Residents in the Kennedy Road South corridor reported heightened concern after the 2024 shooting; the arrest may ease fears while the case proceeds through the courts. Media reports note the steady flow of updates since the warrant was issued.
What remains confirmed
Key facts stand on the public record: the May 11, 2024 shooting in Brampton; a Canada-wide warrant for Morris later that month; and the Feb. 9, 2026 arrest and charge. Authorities have not released further allegations or a motive. Anyone with information can reach investigators at 905-453-2121, ext. 3205, or contact Crime Stoppers.
