Update: Shooting leaves man with life threatening injuries in Mississauga
Published January 3, 2024 at 6:11 pm
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Update: Police have confirmed the victim was a man and that he suffered life-threatening injuries. They have no information regarding suspects.
Original Story follows:
One person has been taken to hospital after being shot late this afternoon in Mississauga’s north end.
Gunfire erupted near Battleford Road and Glen Erin Drive, a residential neighbourhood in the Meadowvale area of the city, at about 5 p.m., according to Peel Regional Police.
One victim, who police did not describe, was struck and has since been taken to a local hospital. The extent of their injuries remains unknown.
Police have not provided any description of suspects in the shooting.
They say they’ll maintain a heavy presence at the scene for as long as necessary and they’re urging residents to avoid the area.
The 911 call came in at 5 p.m., according to a police post on social media.