BREAKING: Body of Murdered 14-Year-Old Boy Found in Park Area in Mississauga

Police say a body found in a park area in Mississauga this morning belongs to a 13-year-old boy.

Peel police say a call regarding the body, which was discovered in a park area near the Truscott Dr. and Southdown Rd, intersection, came in at 7:58 a.m.

“He was located outside this morning and we’re investigating,” Peel police Cst. Iryna Yashnyk told insauga.com.

Shortly before 12:00 p.m., police confirmed that the young teen was murdered. 

“Confirmed homicide. Victim is a 13 yr old boy. Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau is currently investigating,” police wrote on Twitter.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Confirmed homicide. Victim is a 13 yr old boy . Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau is currently investigating. Media officer on scene and will be providing update shortly.

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) December 7, 2018

Updates to follow. 

Correction: Peel police now say the boy is 14, not 13 as previously reported by police

UPDATE: Mississauga high school comments on murder of 14-year-old boy