SHOOTING: Man fatally shot at a Burlington mall

A man has died after a shooting at a Burlington mall on Monday night.

Emergency crews responded to Burlington Centre Mall, 777 Guelph Line, for a report of a shooting at approximately 10:10 p.m., Halton Regional Police said on X today.

A man in his early 20s was transported to hospital, but he succumbed to his injury and was pronounced dead, police said.

Police  later identified the man as Omer Niaz Muhammad, 24, of Burlington.

Investigators believe this was a targeted incident with no known risk to public safety, police said.

Police said there have been no arrests, and they are searching for two suspects who fled in a white SUV.

Anyone who may have security or dash cam footage of Guelph Line, Prospect Street and Fairview Street around the time of the shooting is asked to contact police.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Major Crime Bureau at 905-825-4776.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

HRPS Major Crime Bureau is investigating a shooting at the Burlington Centre Mall last night at approx. 10:10 pm. A male in his early 20s was transported to hospital and has been pronounced deceased.
A media officer will be on scene at the mall this morning at approx. 10am to…

— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) February 10, 2026

Editor’s note: This story was updated with additional information from police.