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3rd man arrested after Hells Angels member fatally shot in Mississauga

Joseph Pallotta, a 38-year-old man from Montreal, was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in the shooting death of 32-year-old Michael Deabaitua-Schulde.
Joseph Pallotta, a 38-year-old man from Montreal, was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in the shooting death of 32-year-old Michael Deabaitua-Schulde. Peel Regional Police

Peel police say a third man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection with a fatal shooting in Mississauga has surrendered to police.

Police said they responded to a call around 11 a.m. March 11 at the Huf Gym at 700 Dundas St. E. near Cawthra Road.

Officers found a man, identified as 32-year-old Michael Deabaitua-Schulde, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

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Investigators confirmed on Thursday the victim, who was known to authorities, was a member of the Niagara chapter Hells Angels motorcycle gang and was targeted.

Police said there were three suspects, two of which were arrested in Montreal on Wednesday night.

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Marckens Vilme, 28, was charged with first-degree murder and Jonathan Martinez-Reyes, 26, was charged with accessory after the fact.

Police issued a Canada-wide warrant for 28-year-old Joseph Pallotta, who surrendered to Montreal police Sunday.

Investigators said the three men are not associated with a motorcycle gang but are believed to be involved in organized crime.

With files from David Shum

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