Man, 58, charged with murder after violent random attacks in Mississauga
Posted January 30, 2026 10:58 pm.
Last Updated February 12, 2026 8:00 am.
A 58-year-old man faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder, in connection with a pair of random, unprovoked attacks that took place in Mississauga on Friday.
According to investigators, the suspect first assaulted a 61-year-old man at a bus stop near Dundas Street and Dixie Road at approximately 7:30 p.m. The victim sustained serious injuries, but is expected to survive.
Approximately 30 minutes later, police say the same suspect approached a 55-year-old woman who was believed to be camping out in a tent overnight in anticipation for the opening of a nearby auction store at 1310 Dundas Street East.
Authorities say the woman was assaulted by the suspect with an unknown weapon described as a pole or a baseball bat. She was found at the scene suffering from severe traumatic injuries and was rushed to a hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
Following a short foot pursuit, police arrested Kent McKerron, 58, of no fixed address. He was charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assaulted in connection with both attacks and was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
“Obviously, these are very concerning and disturbing incidents, and we do have that individual in custody right now, so there is no longer a threat to our community,” said Cst. Taylor Halfyard. “These are random, unprovoked assaults, both of them, and that’s very concerning to us as police, and it’s very concerning to our community.”
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and encourage anyone with information to contact the police.
