Update: Wanted Suspect Arrested in Mississauga Shooting

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested a suspect previously wanted in connection to a Mississauga shooting.

On Feb. 21 at 9 p.m., Police responded to a shooting at a plaza near Kennedy Road and Eglinton Avenue East which left a 19- and 21-year-old man seriously injured. Fortunately, both victims survived.

The suspect was later identified as 22-year-old Carlos Rodriguez-Rodriguez of Mississauga and a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest was issued in May. Investigators later determined that he left the country following the shooting.

On November 9, he returned to Canada and turned himself into police. He has been held in custody for a bail hearing and faces the following criminal charges:

· Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

· Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

· Carrying Concealed Weapon

· Attempt Murder

· Aggravated Assault

· Discharge Firearm with Intent

· Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There was Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon

Anyone with information is asked to contact the 12 Division CIB at 905-453-2121 ext. 1233.