Man shot dead in Scarborough
City's 44th homicide of the year
CBC News
Posted: Oct 28, 2012 2:28 PM ET
Last Updated: Oct 28, 2012 4:43 PM ET
This address at 341 Military Trail in Scarborough was where a man in his 20s was found shot to death Sunday afternoon. Toronto police are investigatin. (Google Street View)
Police are investigating the shooting death of a man found slain in Scarborough Sunday afternoon.
The victim was found at a townhouse complex at 341 Military Trail, near Neilson and Ellesmere Roads. He was pronounced dead at the scene, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
Two male suspects were reportedly seen fleeing eastbound from the scene around 1:13 p.m.
Investigators say they have identified the victim, but have not yet released his name to the public.
Police were called to the scene around 1 p.m. and have cordoned it off.
This is the city's 44th homicide of the year.
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