1 person dead after shooting in Mississauga, police say

A female victim is dead after a shooting in Mississauga, police say.

In a tweet Tuesday evening, Peel Regional Police said officers responded to a shooting in the Darcel Avenue and Etude Drive area.

Peel Paramedics told Global News the female victim was located without vital signs.

Police said she had suffered a gunshot wound.

Police said the female victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers said the victim’s age was not immediately known.

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