An Indo-Canadian trucker in his 40s was shot and killed just before noon on Wednesday in Mississauga’s north end near Toronto’s Pearson Airport. Police have not named the victim but on social media he was identified as Harjeet Singh Dhadda, owner of G&G Trucking Solutions of Mississauga. He was described as a well known figure in the local Sikh community and a successful businessman who was an inspiration to many. Peel Paramedics described Dhadda only as a man in his 40s who was shot six times and died en route to hospital shortly after the shooting at Tranmere Drive and Telford Way, just east of Dixie and Derry roads.

By PD Raj – Senior Reporter DESIBUZZCanada

TORONTO – An Indo-Canadian trucker in his 40s was shot and killed just before noon on Wednesday in Mississauga’s north end near Toronto’s Pearson Airport.

Police have not named the victim but on social media he was identified as Harjeet Singh Dhadda, owner of G&G Trucking Solutions of Mississauga. He was described as a well known figure in the local Sikh community and a successful businessman who was an inspiration to many.

Peel Paramedics described Dhadda only as aa man in his 40s who was shot six times and died en route to hospital shortly after the shooting at Tranmere Drive and Telford Way, just east of Dixie and Derry roads.

Peel Regional Police have released few details, saying only that one person was shot and pronounced dead a short time later. They said the call was received at 11:53 a.m.

Police didn’t provide any additional information about the victim nor have they released any information about a suspect or suspects.

Speaking to the media from the busy airport-area scene shortly before 3 p.m., a Peel police spokesperson said investigators believe the shooting to be an isolated incident with “no threat to public safety at this time.”

The spokesperson added patrol officers first on the scene “rendered assistance” to the victim, who a short time later succumbed to his injuries.

Police said officers are canvassing the industrial area in a search for witnesses to the shooting and any video footage that might have caught the violence on camera as it unfolded.

The spokesperson didn’t reveal any additional details, saying the investigation remains in its early stages.