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London, Ont. woman, 24, killed in shooting outside Mississauga bar

A 24-year-old London, Ont. woman was killed in a shooting outside a Mississauga barearly Monday, Peel police say.

Shooting occurred in area of Drew Road and Torbram Road before 3 a.m., police say

Peel police taped off a large scene near this business in Mississauga after one person was killed early Monday. (Jeremy Cohn/CBC)

A 24-year-old London, Ont. woman was killed in a shooting outside a Mississauga barearly Monday, Peel police say.

Police were called tothe areaofDrew Road and Torbram Roadat 2:48 a.m.

When officers arrived, they found awoman suffering from a gunshot wound, according toConst. Sarah Patten,spokesperson for Peel Regional Police. The womanwas pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators have not released her name.

Patten said on Monday thatpolice believe there were witnesses to the shooting and investigators areappealingfor them to come forward.

"I am unaware of how busy it was. There were multiple patrons outside this establishment," she told CBC Toronto.

"As to exactly what transpired, we are unaware at this time. It's still very early in the investigation."

Police said that a masked gunman approached a group of men standing near the entrace of Fume Bar & Lounge at about 2:48 a.m. on July 8 and opened fire. (Jeremy Cohn/CBC)

A large crime scene that includes two plazas and a section of Torbram Road continues to betaped off as officers investigate.

Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation. Theyare now canvassing the area for security camera video, Patten said.

Peel police's forensic identification unit is also at the scene.

Patten said they have no suspect information yet.

Earlier, canine units and tactical teams searched the area for asuspect.