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21-year-old man charged with 2nd-degree murder after altercation in Mississauga

Police at the scene of the homicide on Glen Erin Drive in Mississauga on Saturday. Gord Edick / Global News

A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder after a fatal altercation in Mississauga on Saturday, Peel Regional Police say.

Police said two men were involved in an altercation at a home on Glen Erin Drive, near Britannia Road, around 10:45 a.m.

A 34-year-old Mississauga man suffered life-threatening injuries and later died despite attempts by first responders to render first aid.

Officers said a 21-year-old Mississauga man has since been charged with second-degree murder.

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He was scheduled to appear in court on Sunday.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact police at 905-453-2121 ext. 3205 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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