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Man in his 20s dead after shooting in East York

Shane MacKichan / Global News

A man in his 20s is dead following a shooting in East York Saturday night.

Toronto Police said officers responded to a call at 9:00 p.m. about sounds of gunshots at Meighen Avenue near Victoria Park and Dawes Road. Later calls reported that there was a man who appeared unconscious lying in front of a building on Meighen.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died, according to police.

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The man was identified as 28-year-old Mohamed Abdulkadir Ali.

There is no information at this time in regard to suspect(s).

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

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