UPDATED: Victim Identified in Early Morning Mississauga Shooting, Suspect Wanted

Published March 6, 2018 at 1:25 am

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A suspect is outstanding after an early morning shooting where a 25-year-old woman was shot and killed in Mississauga. The woman’s identity has now been confirmed by Peel Regional Police.

On Monday March 5, 2018, the incident took place at 5 a.m. near Dixie and Rathburn.

The victim, now identified by police as 25-year-old Alicia Lewandowski, was found outside of a townhouse complex with life-threatening injuries.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect and victim knew each other, said Peel Regional Police Const. Harinder Sohi. Police say the man is the victim’s boyfriend.

Investigators have identified the suspect as 39-year-old Joseph Chang. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.

According to police, the man is driving a black Infiniti with Ontario licence plates CAXM 834.

Don’t approach the suspect if you see him, warn police. 

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 immediately.

Photo: Peel Regional Police handout

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