Police watchdog launches investigation after 19-year-old found dead at U of T Mississauga campus

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) announced it is investigating the death of a 19-year-old man found at the University of Toronto’s Mississauga campus. Preliminary information indicates the death resulted from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after Peel Regional Police officers, who were responding to an assault investigation, discovered the individual in a student residence near Dundas Street West and Mississauga Road.

The incident followed a shelter-in-place order issued by the university on Monday night for students residing at the McLuhan Court complex, which houses hundreds of first-year students. Peel police later classified the call as a dangerous weapons incident, confirmed it was resolved, and stated there was no ongoing threat to public safety.

"The SIU has invoked its mandate because Peel Regional Police officers were present at the scene at the time of the man's death," the watchdog said.

According to the SIU, the man had allegedly assaulted a woman in Brampton on Monday afternoon. A gunshot was heard, and the man was pronounced dead early Tuesday. No other injuries were reported, and authorities affirmed there was no further risk to the community. The university confirmed that the campus remains open, though classes have been cancelled for the day.