A quiet evening in Vaughan was shattered last month when a woman was suddenly attacked in a plaza parking lot. The assault, completely unprovoked, occurred on December 23rd around 6 p.m. near Mable Smith Way and Interchange Way, leaving the victim shaken and injured.
According to authorities, the woman was walking when a man approached her from behind. He then assaulted her with an unidentified object before quickly escaping in a white Mercedes sedan. The victim received treatment for minor injuries, but the emotional impact of the random attack likely lingers.
Police swiftly launched an investigation, releasing an image of the suspect and his vehicle to the public. This led to the identification and subsequent arrest of Alexandros Acosta, 28, who now faces charges of assault with a weapon and operation while prohibited.
Meanwhile, in Georgetown, a different scene unfolded on Thursday afternoon. Halton Regional Police responded to reports of a shooting at a residence near John St. and Victoria St. around 3:45 p.m., discovering a woman with a gunshot wound.
The victim was rushed to the hospital, thankfully with injuries that were serious but not life-threatening. She is currently in stable condition, receiving the care she needs to recover from this violent incident.
Emma MacLean, 19, of Georgetown, was arrested in connection with the shooting. She is charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, discharging a firearm with intent, assault with a weapon, and failing to comply with a probation order. She remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
Investigators have determined this shooting was not random. Evidence suggests the accused and the victim knew each other, leading police to believe the incident was a targeted attack. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
