Brazen daylight shooting in Mississauga claims life of 32-year-old man

A 32-year-old man is dead following a daylight shooting at a Mississauga plaza on Monday.

According to Peel police, the shooting occurred in the area of Dundas Street East and Cawthra Road just after 11 am.

#PRP in the area of Dundas Street East and Cawthra Road @citymississauga for a shooting incident, one male victim, unknown condition at this time, no suspect info,call came in at 11:18a.m. will advise with further info pic.twitter.com/GcfpYLu7xO

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) March 11, 2019

First responders arrived and rushed the victim to a trauma centre, however, police say he succumbed to his injuries.

Following the shooting, a number of roads in the area had been shut down as police investigated the deadly shooting,

Two daycare centres were also placed in a hold and secure following the shooting, but those orders have since been lifted.

Police say a suspect was seen fleeing on Dundas Street East, but no immediate description was available.

32 year old male adult victim has succumbed to his injuries. Hold and secure have been lifted in area schools. 1 suspect seen fleeing east on Dundas st E #Mississauga . Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau investigating circumstances.

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) March 11, 2019

Police say the homicide and missing persons bureau are now investigating the incident and anyone with information is asked to contact investigators.