Man found shot dead in Scarborough
CBC News
Posted: Sep 8, 2012 10:26 AM ET
Last Updated: Sep 8, 2012 2:56 PM ET
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene at this home in Scarborough. (Tony Smyth/CBC)Toronto police homicide detectives are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Scarborough early Saturday morning.
It happened at around 12:30 a.m. outside a home on Fawcett Trail, near Morningside Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East.
Police say a man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.
It's not known what led to the shooting, and so far there is no word on any suspects.
The victim's name has not been released.
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