Teen who jumped off bridge dies, was connected to girl’s death in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Peel police say the 16-year-old boy who jumped from Highway 401 overpass in Mississauga has died from his injuries.

The boy was facing charges in the death of 17-year-old Kiranjit Nijjar, whose body was found in a nearby park on Friday.

Police continue to investigate the incident and the teens’ relationship.

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A spokesperson for the Peel District School Board says counsellors will be at the school today to help students who knew the slain girl.

She was described as an honour student and a lovely person.

Reports say that before Friday, the 16-year-old boy had left a series of messages on Facebook, expressing his disappointment in life.

One of the people he said goodbye to was 17-year-old Nijjar, who called him her “best friend for life.”

Friends and acquaintances held a candle-light vigil last night for Nijjar.