Three Charged in Attempted Murder Investigation

Posted On Friday October 31, 2025

Region of Peel - Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) have arrested three individuals in connection with a targeted shooting that occurred in Mississauga earlier this year.

On Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., a white Ford Explorer was allegedly pursuing a white 2025 Ford Bronco Sport occupied by two victims. The incident escalated on Southdown Road, north of Lakeshore Road West, where the suspect discharged nine rounds from a firearm into the victim’s vehicle. One victim sustained serious injuries the second was unharmed.

Following a comprehensive investigation 18-year-old Emmanuel Daniel of Mississauga, was arrested and charged on Oct. 7, with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Attempt Murder
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Discharge Firearm with Intent
  • Careless Use of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
  • Selling or Possessing Counterfeit Marks

Daniel was held pending a bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

On Oct. 29, 2025, investigators executed a Criminal Code search warrant, resulting in the arrest of two additional individuals:

Loreto Perruzza, a 55-year-old resident of Mississauga, was charged with:

  • Obstruct Justice
  • Accessory After the Fact to Commit Indictable Offence

Leone Francesco, a 34-year-old resident of Oakville, was charged with:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Public Mischief – Make False Statement
  • Accessory After the Fact to Commit Indictable Offence

Both Perruzza and Francesco were released on undertakings with conditions and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact investigators with the 11 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-453-2121 extension 1133. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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