A 30-year-old man has died after a shooting in Toronto’s west side late Friday night, police say.
The Toronto Police Service said officers responded to the area of Scarlett Road and Scarlettwood Court just after 10 p.m. for reports of gunshots. They found a man inside a parked vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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The police have identified the victim as 30-year-old Ahmed-Nur Ismail, a resident of Toronto. His connection to the neighborhood has not been confirmed.
Police said at a news conference Saturday that three unidentified suspects entered Scarlettwood Court and opened fire before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.
Authorities have not released suspect descriptions and said it is too early in the investigation to determine if the shooting was targeted or what led up to it.
Residents reported gunshots and screaming and expressed concerns about safety in the community. Police said additional resources will be deployed to the area as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information or camera footage is encouraged to contact investigators.
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