Young male dead following daytime shooting in Scarborough

A “young male” is dead following a shooting that occurred in Scarborough on Monday afternoon, according to Toronto police.

Officials say that they were called for reports of multiple gunshots sounding near Markham and Ellesmere Roads around 3:45 pm.

On scene, officers reportedly found a young male victim with a gunshot wound that — at the time — appeared to be serious. He was taken to a trauma centre by paramedics.

SHOOTING: (UPDATE)
Markham Rd & Ellesmere Rd
– injuries are now life threatening as per @TorontoMedics
– 1 person is in custody
– investigation ongoing#GO135493
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) January 20, 2020

Later, police said that the victim’s injuries were declared to be life-threatening, and that one person was in custody in relation to the ongoing investigation.

SHOOTING: (UPDATE)
Markham Rd & Ellesmere Rd
– shooting victim has succumbed to his injuries
– Toronto Police Homicide Squad has now taken carriage of the investigation @TPSHomicide
– D/Sgt. Andy Singh will be speaking to update the media at the scene#GO135493
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) January 20, 2020

Just before 6 pm, officers said that the young man had succumbed to his injuries. They also said the Homicide Squad would be taking over the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online, on Facebook, or by texting TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).