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Homicide investigating after fatal shooting in Toronto

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Toronto police say homicide detectives have been called in after a fatal shooting in the city’s north end on Thursday night.

Police said the shooting happened in the area of Dufferin Street and Finch Avenue at around 10:46 p.m.

Investigators said they found a dark-coloured SUV with multiple bullet holes in it and a victim suffering from gunshot wounds just outside of the vehicle.

The victim was pronounced dead, police said.

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He has been identified as 39-year-old Alexander Vinogradsky from Thornhill.

There is no word on the gender or age of the victim or on suspects.

Officers also found gunshots in a window, police said.

Homicide detectives have been called in to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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