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One of the accused is a 16-year-old Caledon boy on a previous release order, while another, 21-year-old Shakir Bhatti from Ajax, has already been released on bail.

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York Regional Police officers were called to a home near McCowan Road and 14th Avenue on reports of multiple men forcing their way inside and informing the occupants that a family member had been kidnapped.

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One of the residents, a 54-year-old man, was shot during the home invasion.

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Police later determined that, about an hour earlier, suspects intentionally rammed the vehicle of a 29-year-old woman from the same residence as she was driving near McCowan and Highway 407. According to police, when the woman exited her vehicle to assess the damage, a second vehicle — described as an older model grey Dodge Caravan — rolled up and people within forced her inside, where she was restrained before departing the scene.

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Responding officers intercepted the suspects as they tried to flee the house, arresting four people and seizing a loaded firearm. A fifth male suspect, estimated to be between 18 to 25 years old, evaded arrest. A stolen vehicle was also found at the home invasion scene and police say they have reason to believe additional suspects connected to both crimes “remain outstanding.”

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Officers were quick to arrive at the residence as the suspects attempted to flee. Four of the suspects were arrested while a fifth suspect remains outstanding. He is described as male, 18 to 25 years of age, wearing dark clothing, a mask and gloves. A loaded firearm was recovered.