Update: The suspect has been located and is in police custody.
After two separate shootings in Mississauga, Peel Regional Police are now searching for an “armed and dangerous” suspect.
One shooting happened near Argentia Road and Winston Churchill Boulevard at 2:15 pm this afternoon.
“It is imperative that if anyone sees the black Jeep Cherokee partial plate call 911 immediately,” police said in a string of tweets.
UPDATE LICENCE PLATE
– We are actively looking for a black jeep cherokee with
licence plate # CLMZ 905
– the driver is considered armed and dangerous
– if seen call 911 immediately
– do not approach
– further updates as we get more— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) September 12, 2022
Police say the suspect fled in a black Jeep Cherokee with the licence plate CLMZ 905.
The suspect is described as a Black male with a thin build and bulk hair.
UPDATE:
-Correction on suspect description
-male black, thin build, bulk hair.
– wearing all black, yellow construction vest— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) September 12, 2022
Police released an image of the suspect and he is seen wearing a black and yellow construction vest.
UPDATE:
-Suspect picture
-Male is armed and dangerous
-Do not approach call 9-1-1 pic.twitter.com/rGWxXCg24Y— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) September 12, 2022
At 4:33 pm, Halton Police announced the suspect has been located and is in police custody. One person has been pronounced deceased at the scene and two others have been transported to hospital.
UPDATE: Suspect has been located and is in police custody. 1 person has been pronounced deceased at the scene and 2 others have been transported to hospital.
— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) September 12, 2022