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2 teenagers identified as victims in Richmond Hill double homicide

TORONTO – The two people found dead in Richmond Hill early Wednesday morning have been identified as a 15-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man.

The two victims, along with a third man who remains in critical condition, were found by police when they were investigating the sound of gunshots near 172 Centre Street in Richmond Hill.

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All three victims were found inside of a car suffering from gunshot wounds.

So far evidence suggests the shooting was targeted, police said.

The 18-year-old murder victim has been identified as Premier Hoang. The 15-year-old girl has not been named yet because she is a relative of the man still in hospital and police are hoping to protect his identity.

Police are looking for two male suspects.

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Police are asking people with any information to contact them or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

With files from The Canadian Press

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