A man has died after a shooting in Brampton, Ont., police say.
Peel Regional Police said they were called to Vivians Crescent and Stokes Road after 7 p.m. on Thursday for reports of a shooting.
Const. Tyler Bell told reporters a man in his 20s was found inside of a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds.
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He was taken to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition, according to paramedics.
The man was later pronounced dead, Bell said.
Bell said investigators are unaware of what led to the shooting but do believe it was targeted.
Police said they had not yet developed a suspect description in the ongoing investigation.
A heavy police presence will remain in the area in the aftermath of the shooting.
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