VIDEO: 10 vehicles hit by bullets in Mississauga highway shooting as police search for suspect
Published November 27, 2024 at 4:45 pm
Police have identified the suspect in an early Tuesday morning shooting on a Mississauga highway where nearly a dozen vehicles were hit by gunfire.
The shooting happened around 5 a.m. when a man walking along Highway 401, near Dixie Road, opened fire at passing cars, Ontario Provincial Police said.
A driver who captured a video of the incident and told INsauga.com the suspect pointed a handgun at his vehicle also said he heard “a distinct shot” or a “loud bang” as he drove past the man.
The driver said his “fight or flight” reflexes kicked in and he sped away from the shooter before calling 911.
Police now say at least 10 drivers reported their vehicles were hit by bullets in the incident, but no major injuries were reported.
The suspect also allegedly carjacked a passing motorist and fled the area. Police said the stolen vehicle was located abandoned on Fasken Drive in Etobicoke.
Deranged guy with gun @ 410 and 401 EB merge lanes. One shot fire after I passed him. pic.twitter.com/b4GnzmS0gh
— Mr Numbers (@041418062) November 26, 2024
The shooting suspect has been identified as Troy Ledrew, 29, of Toronto. OPP say the man is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone who sees him should not approach and call 911 immediately.
Ledrew is described as a Black male between the ages of 25 and 35 years old. He stands approximately 5’10” tall and has long braided hair down to the middle of his back. The man was wearing jeans, a blue/grey t-shirt and white and black running shoes at the time of the shooting.
He was also wearing a satchel on his shoulder, police said. Ledrew was last seen at Highway 427 and Fasken Drive in Etobicoke.
Anyone with information about this incident can contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.
