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Peel police charge 17-year-old with firearm offences in Mississauga

Homicide detectives in Peel region say they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the shooting death of another teen, but the shooter remains at large. The Peel Regional Police badge is seen on the side of a car in this file photo. Isaac Callan/Global News

A 17-year-old has been arrested and charge with “numerous” firearm offences in Mississauga, police say.

Peel Regional Police said officers from the strategic tactical enforcement policing team were involved in an investigation on Sept. 9 at around 8:30 p.m.

Police responded to a large group congregated in the area of The Collegeway and Hornbeam Crescent in Mississauga.

As a result of the investigation, police said they arrested a 17-year-old boy from Mississauga. He faces several firearm-related charges and appeared in court on Sept. 10, police said.

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