The province’s police watchdog has been notified after an officer discharged a firearm during a traffic stop in Brampton early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred near Bramalea and Kensington roads, near Queen Street East, at around 1:45 a.m. Police said a male suspect fled the area on foot and a firearm was discharged during the interaction. No one was injured, police confirmed. The suspect is in custody but police did not say what charges he is facing. Police are urging people to avoid the area.
