Peel Regional Police have laid 26 charges against 10 people in connection with a series of shootings in 2018 and 2019 in Mississauga.

A total of seven shootings occurred near Acorn Place near Hurontario Street and Elia Avenue in Mississauga from January 2018 to February 2019. During the shootings, three people were shot and four others were uninjured.

Peel police began an investigation into the seven shootings and noted that the community was “living in a continuous state of fear.” Investigators worked closely with members of the tight-knit community and held several community-based initiatives and police-led town hall meetings.

Peel police say the efforts have been fruitful, because there haven’t been further shooting incidents in the area, and the suspects have been identified and charged.

On Sept. 26, a 23-year-old man from Brampton was charged with attempted murder after an incident on Feb. 3, at about 11 p.m. In addition, a 22-year-old woman, of no fixed address, and a 26-year-old woman from Brampton were charged with accessory after the fact of attempted murder.

On Oct. 3, a 21-year-old man from Waterloo was charged with two counts of attempted murder in an incident on Feb. 5, at about 11 p.m. and another incident on Jan. 22, 2018, at about 12:30 a.m.

Police also laid 16 Criminal Code charges against seven additional people. Officers continue to work with policing partners to investigate remaining incidents.

Anyone with information can contact investigators from the 12 Division criminal investigation bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 1233.