Peel Regional Police say a man has died following a shooting in Brampton’s north end.
Emergency crews were called to Dixie Road and Peter Robertson Boulevard, south of Sandalwood Parkway, at around 12:54 a.m. Tuesday.
Police said a man was taken to a Toronto hospital in life-threatening condition and later died.
In an evening news release, police identified the victim as 36-year-old Amanjot Bains.
The homicide unit has taken over the investigation. There is no word yet on a suspect description but police said the suspect fled in a red vehicle.
The news release said that investigators believe there were several potential witnesses in the area at the time of the shooting who have not yet spoken to police.
Anyone with information was asked to contact officers at 905-453–2121 ext. 3205 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
— With files from Ryan Rocca