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Shooting in Brampton turns fatal: Peel police

Officers in Brampton, Ont., say the homicide unit is stepping in after a fatal shooting. James Davidson / Global News

A man of unknown age has been pronounced dead following a shooting in Brampton, Ont., Saturday morning.

Officers in Peel Region say they were called to the scene at Mississauga Road and Sandalwood Parkway around 7:22 a.m.

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According to preliminary findings, a man had been shot in a vehicle on the driveway of a home on Ivor Crescent. Multiple shots were fired during the incident.

The victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries where he was later pronounced dead.

Police now say the homicide bureau will be taking over the investigation.

Officials say there is no suspect information available at this time, but police do not believe there is any threat to public safety.

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