BRAMPTON, ON — A tragic and deeply unsettling series of events has shaken the community of Brampton and sparked a province-wide manhunt. Police have identified 38-year-old Anthony Deschepper as the suspect in a fatal shooting and abduction that unfolded Tuesday afternoon, leaving 29-year-old Savannah Kulla dead and residents across southern Ontario on high alert.
According to Peel Regional Police, the violence erupted shortly before 2 p.m. in the parking lot of a strip mall near Queen Street East and Airport Road. When officers arrived, they discovered a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite emergency efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities later confirmed her identity as Savannah Kulla, a young mother whose life was tragically cut short in what investigators believe was an intimate partner dispute involving Deschepper.
In the chaotic aftermath of the shooting, an AMBER Alert was issued for a child believed to have been abducted by the suspect. After several tense hours, police confirmed the child had been safely located and reunited with family members. While this brought some relief to the community, Deschepper remains at large and is described as armed and dangerous.
Police have released a detailed description of the suspect: Deschepper is a white male, standing 5’9” tall and weighing approximately 175 pounds, with brown hair and a clean-shaven face. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a blue hoodie, blue jeans, and carrying a black crossbody bag. Authorities believe he may be driving a black 2024 Nissan Kicks with Quebec license plate FRV4520.
As the investigation widened, authorities issued an urgent warning for residents in Fort Erie, near the U.S. border, after possible sightings of the suspect were reported. Police urged residents in the areas of Prospect Point and Ridgeway Road to shelter in place, secure their homes, and remain vigilant. Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies—including the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS)—have joined Peel Police in the massive search effort.
Officials are reminding the public that Deschepper should not be approached under any circumstances. Anyone who spots him or his vehicle is asked to call 911 immediately and provide as much detail as possible.
This tragedy has sent shockwaves through Brampton, where community members are mourning the loss of Savannah Kulla. Friends and family describe her as a kind, loving woman whose life was marked by compassion and resilience. A growing memorial near the site of the shooting has become a place for residents to grieve, light candles, and call for stronger protections for victims of domestic violence.
As police continue their urgent manhunt and the community reels from this senseless act of violence, authorities are emphasizing the importance of public awareness, cooperation, and safety. The investigation remains active and rapidly developing, with updates expected as law enforcement tracks every possible lead in the search for Anthony Deschepper.
Anyone with information about Deschepper’s whereabouts is urged to contact Peel Regional Police or Crime Stoppers anonymously. Savannah Kulla’s family and the Brampton community continue to call for justice as they remember a life lost too soon.
