Toronto police are investigating after a young male was shot dead overnight in the city’s east end.
Police said they responded to reports of a shooting at a residential address around 1:02 a.m. Monday at Cataraqui Crescent and Warden Avenue, just south of St. Clair Avenue East in Scarborough.
Police said a young male was shot, and paramedics rushed him to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He later died in hospital.
No suspect information was made available; the exact age of the victim was not immediately clear.
HOMICIDE:
Cataraqui Cres + Warden Av
1:02 a.m.
– Police responded to reports of a shooting at a residential address
– A male youth was shot
– Medics transported him to hospital w/life-threatening injuries
– He was pronounced deceased at hospital#GO1141964
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An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the homicide squad at 416-808-7400.