Peel Regional Police say a man has died after he was shot in Brampton on Friday morning.
Emergency crews were called to Queen Street East and Rutherford Road North shortly before 7 a.m. for reports of a shooting.
A man was found with gunshot wounds suffering life-threatening injuries. He died a short time later at the scene.
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There is a large police presence in the area, including the canine unit. Police have not yet released a suspect description.
Rise N Shine Kids, a daycare located at the intersection, has been put under lockdown as a precaution.
Update:
-Male has been pronounced deceased
–@OfficerMarttini will be heading to the scene, will update on time and meeting point.— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) September 25, 2020
UPDATE:
– Rise and Shine Daycare in area has been locked down as a precaution
– Large #PRP presence in the area expected for some time— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) September 25, 2020