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Man dead after being shot in parked car in Brampton

One man is in life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Brampton Wednesday night. (Michael Kostiuk/City NEWS)

By News Staff

Posted March 10, 2021 8:01 pm.

Last Updated March 11, 2021 8:32 am.

Peel police say one man is dead after a getting shot in a parked car in Brampton on Wednesday evening.

The shooting occurred in the area of Rutherford Road and Williams Parkway just after 7 p.m.

Police say the victim is a man in his 20’s.

Sources tell 680 NEWS the gunman shot into the victim’s car and then drove from the scene.

A beautiful springlike evening was a deadly one in Brampton. Just after 7pm a man was shot & killed while in this silver/grey car on Archdekin Drive as residents were outside enjoying the mild weather. People ran or took cover behind parked cars. The shooter fled in a vehicle. pic.twitter.com/kXf6ErFicp

— carl hanstke (@carlCityNews) March 11, 2021

There is no word yet on any possible suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

UPDATE:@AkhilMooken is on scene and provides an update pic.twitter.com/wpNbAUeYP8

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) March 11, 2021

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