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Mississauga shooting leaves 1 dead: police

Police are investigating a shooting in Port Credit, Mississauga. Global News

Police are investigating after two men were shot, one fatally, in Mississauga, Ont., early Saturday morning.

Peel Regional Police said shootings were reported in the area of Lakeshore Road and Elizabeth Street around 1 a.m.

Police said two men were shot outside an establishment in the area. They were rushed to trauma centres where one man reportedly succumbed to his injuries. Police are waiting for an assessment of the second victim.

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A vehicle was seen fleeing the scene, according to police. However, police later said they could not confirm if it was involved.

“Police believe this to be a targeted incident, with no additional community members at risk,” Peel police said.

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No suspect description has been released.

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