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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.

In a recent video, police cars can be seen parked along the streets, with the square and parking lot cordoned off by police tape.

Filming scene in Mississauga. One person shot and taken to hospital, @PeelPolice say. On Eglinton near Dixie. The call came in at 12:52 p.m. pic.twitter.com/t4i3BFZULQ

-Ryan Rocca (@ryan_rocca) October 26, 2024

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

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