Suspects sought after fatal shooting in parking lot of Brampton mall

A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead after a shooting at a plaza in Brampton, Ont., on Monday evening, police say.

Police are searching for suspects after a fatal shooting in the parking lot of a Brampton mall.

Investigators say they discovered a man unresponsive inside a vehicle in the parking lot of Shoppers World, located near Main Street South and Steeles Avenue East, at around 7 p.m.

Officers smashed a window to gain access to the vehicle and performed CPR but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said they later discovered that the man sustained gunshot wounds after multiple shots were fired at his vehicle.

The victim has been identified as a 25-year-old man from Brampton.

The suspect, police said, fled the scene prior to the arrival of officers. Investigators were not able to provide any suspect descriptions.

Police said they believe the incident was targeted.