Update: Person with a gun spotted in Mississauga
Published March 16, 2023 at 1:32 pm
Police are searching an area of Mississauga after there were reports of a person with a gun.
The person was reportedly spotted in the Dundas Street West and Confederation Parkway area of Mississauga today (March 16), Peel Regional Police said in a tweet at 12:37 p.m.
There were no shots fired or reports of injuries, police added.
There was no suspect information provided.
A heavy police presence is in the area while officers investigate.
Police said they would provide more information as they receive it.
Update: Four adults were taken into custody and a replica firearm was recovered, police said at 2:30 p.m. The area has re-opened and police thanked residents for their patience.
INsauga's Editorial Standards and PoliciesWEAPONS DANGEROUS:
-Dundas St W/ Confederation Pky #Mississauga
-Reports of a person sighted with a gun
-No shots fired or injuries
-Heavy Police Presence in area
-More as we receive it
-PR230086546— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) March 16, 2023