Shooting leaves one dead in Mississauga

A man has died after an overnight shooting in Mississauga.

Emergency crews responded a call for shots fired near Goreway Drive and Morning Star Drive in Mississauga in the Goreway Drive and Morningstar Drive area in Mississauga around 12:05 a.m. on Sunday (Oct. 29), Peel Regional Police said in a press release.

Upon arrival, police found a man suffering from apparent gunshot injuries.

Despite the best efforts of first responders, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Peel believe this was a targeted incident and that there is no risk to the general public.

Police didn’t release suspect information.

This remains an active investigation; anyone with information or video footage (dashcam or otherwise) is urged to contact homicide detectives at 905-453-2121 extension 3205.

Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.