2 victims in hospital after overnight shooting in Mississauga
The scene of an overnight shooting in Mississauga, Ont. can be seen above.
Two victims have been transported to hospital in non-life-threatening condition after a shooting in Mississauga Tuesday morning.
According to Peel police, the incident happened just after 1 a.m. in the area of Lakeshore and Cawthra roads.
Two adult victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have not released any suspect information.
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