Woman, 33, critically injured in Mississauga shooting

Peel Regional Police (PRP) say a 33-year-old woman is fighting for her life in hospital after she was shot in Mississauga early on Tuesday morning.

Authorities were called to the Doulton Drive and Mississauga Road area near the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) at around 4 a.m. for reports of a shooting.

A 33-year-old woman from Mississauga suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a trauma centre, where she remains in critical condition.

PRP Const. Mandeep Khatra said three women were inside a vehicle when one of them phoned 911. It’s unclear if the victim, believed to be the driver, was shot inside their SUV.

Const. Khatra said multiple suspects fled the scene in a vehicle. A description was not immediately provided.

Witness describes chaotic scene

PRP said there is no threat to public safety.

A witness tells CityNews that he was working with an overnight construction crew off the QEW near Mississauga Road when the driver of an SUV pulled up, and one woman exited the vehicle screaming for help, claiming her friend had been shot.

“I saw one of the girls from the passenger seat running towards where I was working. She was hysterical… she said one of her friends got shot in the head and asked for help,” the witness said. “I went to see the situation and what was going on. I couldn’t do much but be there and be supportive.”

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted PRP with the investigation, noting that the eastbound and westbound ramps at the QEW to Mississauga Road were closed as officers canvassed the area.