***UPDATE*** May 1, 2025

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has confirmed the identity of the male victim killed on the evening of April 29, 2025 in Burlington.

55-year-old Oakville resident Craig McIlquham, also known as Craig Brown, was shot in the parking lot of the Mandarin Restaurant located at 1881 Fairview Street.

Police continue to appeal to anyone who may have information about this homicide investigation, including anyone who may have dash cam footage of Fairview Street and Brant Street between the hours of 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm, to contact police.

Investigators also continue to seek the public’s assistance with identifying a vehicle of interest in the incident (see attached photo).

Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca

***UPDATE*** April 30, 2025

The Halton Regional Police Service- Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the homicide of a male in his 50s that occurred in the city of Burlington on the evening of April 29.

Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify a vehicle of interest in the incident (see attached photo). Investigators are looking to identify the occupants and vehicle which is described as a grey, newer model Honda Civic with dark tinted windows and black alloy rims.

The homicide occurred at approximately 8:30 pm in the parking lot of the Mandarin Restaurant located at 1881 Fairview Street which is in the area of Brant Street and Fairview Street.

Anyone who may have dash cam footage of Fairview Street and Brant Street between the hours of 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm is asked to contact police.

 

Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca

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***ORIGINAL RELEASE*** April 29, 2025

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a shooting that occurred in Burlington.

On April 29, 2025, at approximately 8:30 pm HRPS officers were called to the parking lot of the Mandarin Restaurant located at 1881 Fairview Street in response to an adult male who had been shot.

The victim has been transported to hospital and has been pronounced deceased.

Investigators believe this was a targeted incident and there is no known risk to public safety.

Police have not made any arrests and do not have any suspect descriptions to provide.

Anyone who may have dash cam footage of Fairview Street and Brant Street between the hours of 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm is asked to contact police.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Major Crime Bureau at 905-825-4776.

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.

Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca