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Police asking for public’s help after 23-year-old Toronto man killed in Mississauga

WATCH ABOVE: Police are investigating a shooting at the Kinsmen Senior Citizens Centre that killed a 23-year-old Toronto man. Erica Vella reports – Oct 23, 2016

Police are looking to speak with witnesses after a 23-year-old Toronto man was shot and killed in Mississauga Saturday.

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Peel Regional Police were called to the Streetsville Kinsmen Senior Citizens Centre on Queen Street South just before 4 a.m. after people reported hearing gun shots.

Officers found Deshawn Nicholson with multiple gunshot wounds. Peel Paramedics were called to try to revive him, but he died at the scene.

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Police updated the media on the investigation Sunday afternoon as officers continued to process the scene for evidence.

A police spokesman said the centre is rented out for special events and there was a birthday party going on inside, but it’s not known if Nicholson was invited to attend.

Investigators haven’t released suspect descriptions.

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The spokesman said the incident occurred shortly before a man was found at a gas station near Creditview Road and Eglinton Avenue West and a second man walked into hospital – both with gunshot wounds. One of the men is still in serious condition. Police said there is nothing to connect the shootings at this point.

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Anyone with information is being asked to call the homicide bureau at 905-453-2121 ext. 3205 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

Erica Vella contributed to this report

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