Double shooting in Mississauga leaves man, woman in critical condition
Two people were sent to hospital in critical condition after a shooting in Mississauga.
Police were called to a townhouse complex in the area of Bristol Road and Whitehorn Avenue, just east of Creditview Road, around 9:40 p.m. on Monday.
A man and a woman were found at the scene with gunshot wounds. Both victims were brought to hospital in life-threatening condition but their condition has since stabilized.
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Shots fired during some fireworks in Mississauga leaves male & female with life threatening injuries. A group of people were setting off fireworks in this parkette in townhouse complex on Bristol rd when someone pulled out a gun. Police say there is no public safety concern pic.twitter.com/PBBde0BGeV
— carl hanstke (@carlCityNews) May 23, 2023
Police tell CityNews there was an outdoor gathering outside the complex when the shots were fired. The group was allegedly setting off fireworks in a small park when someone pulled out a gun.
The shooter fled the area before officers arrived. No suspect information has been made available.
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Investigators say the shooting was an isolated incident and there are no public safety concerns.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police.
