Advertisement

Man in his 40s killed in early morning shooting at Toronto home

Click to play video: 'Canada seeing rise in firearm-related violent crime: StatCan'
Canada seeing rise in firearm-related violent crime: StatCan
RELATED: Canada seeing rise in firearm-related violent crime: StatCan – Jan 30, 2024

A man in his 40s is dead after being shot dead early Monday morning in North York.

Toronto police said in a post on X it received calls for a shooting at a home near Weston and Albion roads at 5:21 a.m. Monday.

When police arrived on scene, they found a man in his 40s suffering from gunshot wounds. He would die at the scene.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Police did not have suspect information to immediately share.

The homicide squad is now investigating.

Acting Det.-Sgt. Munish Dhoum urged witnesses to talk to police when speaking to reporters Monday morning.

“I don’t have any information to suggest there’s any concern for public safety,” he said.

Story continues below advertisement

“Whatever information you do have, although you may think it’s not important, it very well may be important so to assist us going forward, any calls from the public will be very much appreciated by the homicide unit.”

Sponsored content

AdChoices