A male victim is in life‑threatening condition and three people are under arrest after an officer‑involved shooting in Mississauga overnight, prompting a response from Toronto police, Peel police and Ontario’s police watchdog.
Officers were in the area of Council Ring Road and The Collegeway near Winston Churchill Boulevard around 12:22 a.m. on Thursday conducting an investigation when the shooting occurred.
Police confirm one male suffered life‑threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital. Three people were taken into custody at the scene. A second male was also transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Investigators say no suspects are outstanding, and the situation is contained.
A Toronto police officer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a collision connected to the incident. No details have been released about how the crash occurred or whether it was related to the shooting.
Peel police say a heavy police presence remains in place and the neighbourhood will stay closed for several hours.
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate, which is required whenever police are involved in an incident resulting in serious injury, death, or allegations of sexual assault.
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