A woman has died following an assault in Mississauga on Tuesday night.

Peel Regional Police said the victim, an 88-year-old woman, was assaulted with a weapon around 6:15 p.m. in the area of Shelby Crescent and Willowbank Trail. It is not clear what kind of weapon was used in the attack.

The woman was rushed to a trauma centre, where she succumbed to her injuries. Const. Akhil Mooken said a 52-year-old male suspect surrendered to police at a local division. Mooken added the incident was isolated and targeted.

In a news release, police said the suspect is the woman’s son, a 52-year-old man from Mississauga. He is charged with second-degree murder.

Peel’s Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau is investigating.

Anyone with information can contact police at 905-453-2121, ext. 3205 or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Iain Colpitts is a reporter for Mississauga News and Brampton Guardian. Reach him via email: icolpitts@mississauga.net

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