Fatal shooting in Etobicoke: teen or young man killed near Rathburn Road
A young man was shot and killed Saturday afternoon in Etobicoke, near Rathburn Road and The East Mall. Two male suspects in dark clothing are being sought.
Young man fatally shot in Etobicoke neighbourhood
A person has been killed following a shooting in Etobicoke on Saturday afternoon, cbc.ca reports. Toronto Police were called to the area of Rathburn Road and The East Mall shortly before 4:30 p.m. after reports of gunfire.
Officers found a victim at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital in critical condition, Toronto paramedics confirmed, but was later pronounced dead.
Insp. Jeff Allington, speaking to reporters at the scene, said the victim's exact age was not yet confirmed but was believed to be in his teens or early twenties. "We understand that an event like this can be very traumatic for the community and the members that reside and work in the area," Allington said. "We want to assure you that we are also concerned about this and we will be having extra officers out in the neighbourhood for the next few hours and probably tomorrow during the day as well as we continue on this investigation."
The investigation has been taken over by the homicide unit and remains in its early stages. Allington said police are looking for two male suspects described as wearing dark clothing, adding that no further descriptive information was available.
The East Mall was closed northbound at Rathburn Road during the investigation Saturday evening.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto Police.
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