Shooting: one person hospitalized and suspects pending after shots fired in Mississauga square

One person was sent to hospital, the severity of their injuries unknown, after gunshots rang out in a plaza in Mississauga Saturday afternoon.

Peel Regional Police responded to reports of a person shot shortly before 1 p.m. along the 1200 block of Eglinton Avenue East near Dixie Road.

Authorities report the suspects had left the area by the time officers arrived, although the exact number of people involved in the incident is unclear.

The victim’s identity, including gender, age and location, has not been released by police.

Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area while investigations continue.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

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