Region of Peel – Investigators from the Peel Regional Police Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in a homicide investigation that occurred in Mississauga.
On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, just after 5:00 p.m., Peel Regional Police received a 911 call advising of gunshots in the area of Battleford Road and Glen Erin Drive in the City of Mississauga. Peel Police and Emergency Services responded and located a male suffering from gunshot wounds. This male was transported to a local trauma centre where he later succumbed to his injuries. The male has been identified as Mississauga resident Shawn MURPHY (26yrs).
Investigation to date has revealed that this shooting occurred on the roadway on Battleford Road east of Glen Erin Drive during the rush hour period. Two suspects, described as males, were seen fleeing the area on foot. Peel Regional Police are appealing to anyone with information or dash camera video to contact Homicide investigators at 905-453-2121 extension 3205. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.