A male youth who was injured in a daylight shooting in Mississauga is now in stable condition. The incident occurred in the area of Hurontario Street and Glenn Hawthorne Boulevard, south of Bristol Road, at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29, according to Peel Regional Police.
A male youth who was injured in a daylight shooting in Mississauga is now in stable condition. The incident occurred in the area of Hurontario Street and Glenn Hawthorne Boulevard, south of Bristol Road, at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29, according to Peel Regional Police.
The boy sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries from gunshot wounds and was airlifted to the hospital. As of Tuesday morning, he remains in stable condition, as confirmed by Peel police Constable Richard Chin to INsauga.com. While the victim is identified as a male youth, specific age details have not been disclosed.
At present, there is no information available regarding the suspects involved in the shooting. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire just prior to police responding to the scene. One witness shared their experience on Reddit, mentioning hearing several shots before observing emergency services arriving.
Peel Regional Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453-2121, extension 1133. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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