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Death of a 19-year-old girl following a shooting at a nightclub in Mississauga

Death of a 19-year-old girl following a shooting at a nightclub in Mississauga

By Mounira Magdy

Published: December 31, 2023

A 19-year-old woman died from her injuries after a shooting at a nightclub in Mississauga.

Police say they responded to a shooting call at around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, in the area of Dixie Road and East Eglinton Avenue. It was not clear whether the shooting occurred inside the nightclub or in front of it.

When police arrived at the scene, they found a 19-year-old woman in critical condition, and she was taken to the trauma center, where she was later pronounced dead. Police said no other injuries were reported.

Police confirmed there is no threat to public safety, and no information about the suspect has been released.

At a media gathering, officer Mandip Katra said the investigation was handed over to the homicide unit of the Peel Regional Police. Katra said the victim was standing outside the nightclub on the sidewalk at the time of the shooting.

Eglinton Avenue East between Dixie Road and Burgoyne Street was closed while police were at the scene. Anyone with further information or camera footage from the time of the incident is asked to contact Peel Regional Police.

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