UPDATE: The victim has since been identified as Heidrah Shraim.

A man in his 20s is dead and two others were injured during a stabbing outside Meadowvale Town Centre Wednesday evening.

Peel Regional Police's homicide bureau is investigating the case and canvassing the scene for witnesses or video.

Peel Const. Harinder Sohi said it appears a fight broke out between two groups around 7:30 p.m. in the area of the mall at the corner of Winston Churchill Boulevard and Battleford Road.

Peel Region Paramedics said they transported two men to hospital. One man, in his 20s, has since died, while the other is in serious but stable condition. Police said another man was stabbed but had only minor injuries.

The force’s canine unit was on scene searching for suspects.

Witnesses said the triple stabbing appears to have occurred near the GoodLife Fitness gym and not far from the bus terminal.

A bicycle and a winter jacket were on the ground near the crime scene.

"Just horrific," said Kiara Mahelona, who was leaving the Canadian Tire. "This area is so busy this time of year with all the Christmas shopping."

The incident occurred less than two weeks after Peel police and Safe City Mississauga officials met with residents at an apartment complex across the street to discuss crime in the area.