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.
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He later died from his injuries, investigators said.
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.
Peter Roberston Boulevard was closed between Dixie Road and Softneedle Avenue.
UPDATE:
SHOOTING PR21-0344915
– Male victim has died as a result of his injuries
– Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau has taken carriage of investigation
– Media inquiries will be addressed by the Media Relations Officer upon their return.— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) October 12, 2021
SHOOTING
– Area of Dixie Rd. / Peter Roberton Bv. Brampton
– Adult male victim transported to Sunnybrook in life threatening condition
– Suspect fled area in a red vehicle
– Call received at 12:54am
-E/B Peter Robertson Blvd closed between Dixie and Softneedle
– PR21-0344915— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) October 12, 2021