York Regional Police say a 21-year-old Hamilton woman died in hospital after she was shot at Vaughan Mills mall parking lot on Tuesday afternoon.
Police said the shooting happened at around 5:30 p.m. A woman was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. In a later update, police said she was pronounced dead in hospital.
Two male suspects were taken into custody. Police would not elaborate on where they were arrested.
Police told Global News that following the shooting, the two suspects took the woman’s car but stopped short of calling it a carjacking.
The victim was later identified as Alisseaha Golar-Kotlar.
Courtney-Ashton Brooks, 23, of Brampton has been charged with first degree murder, while 22-year-old Donte Morris Taylor of Brampton has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder.
“The relationship between the two accused and the victim has not yet been confirmed, but are believed to be known to each other,” police said in an update Wednesday.
“Investigators believe the incident is targeted and there is no threat to public safety. There are no outstanding suspects or vehicles.”