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Man dies after shooting in Brampton, Ont.; police say suspect fled in red vehicle

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police say a man has died following a shooting in Brampton, northwest of Toronto.

Peel Regional Police say they were called shortly before 1 a.m. to an area near Dixie Road and Peter Robertson Boulevard.

They say officers found a man in life-threatening condition.

Police say the man was taken to hospital and later died from his injuries.

Investigators say a suspect fled the scene of the shooting in a red vehicle.

They say the homicide and missing persons bureau has taken over the investigation.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 12, 2021.

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