A teenager is dead after a shooting in Brampton late Tuesday evening, Peel police say.

Police responded to reports of gunshots at Alderbury Crescent and Autumn Boulevard minutes before midnight, Const. Akhil Mooken told the Star.

The victim was identified by police as 17-year-old Jordan Henry. He was taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.

Police reported a “heavy police presence in the area,” but have not disclosed any information regarding suspects. The Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau are investigating the incident.

With files from Tom Yun.

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