Man, 29, identified as victim of targeted Mississauga shooting

Peel Regional Police have released the identity of a man who was fatally shot in Mississauga Monday evening.

Officers were called to the area of Alicante St. and Dream Crest Rd. shortly after 7:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting.

Residents in the area reported hearing four loud, continuous gunshots just 10 minutes before police received the call.

Officers have identified 29-year-old Bryan Lara-Alvarez of Mississauga as the victim who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators believe this was a targeted incident and there is no threat to public safety.

No information has been released regarding a possible suspect or motive.

Anyone with information on this shooting or surveillance or dashcam footage is asked to contact police at 905-453-2121 extension 3205.

SHOOTING:
-Dream Crest RD/Fallingbrook DR St #Mississauga
-One person shot
-Heavy Police Presence
-Please avoid the area
-Will update with more details as we get them
-C/R: 7:40PM
-PR230091429

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) March 20, 2023