A man is dead after a shooting broke out in a Toronto apartment building Sunday evening, police say.
Officers were called around 8 p.m. to Queen’s Plate Drive and Rexdale Boulevard for reports of the shooting; when they arrived, the found a man who was pronounced dead.
Det.-Sgt. Richard Di Nino told reporters on Monday the victim is 28-year-old Anthony Taylor.
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The shooting unfolded in a common area on the building’s upper floors, Di Nino said. A man in his 30s is in custody, but there are “several suspects” who are outstanding.
“We are speaking with witnesses and canvassing the area for video footage to better understand what occurred and identify all the suspects involved,” he said.
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“For the other individuals who are involved and responsible for this murder, please know that Anthony was loved. He was a valued member of his family and they are devastated by his loss. Please do the right thing, contact legal counsel and surrender yourself to police.”
Sunday’s slaying is Toronto’s 12th homicide of the year; Ernest Gyamfy has been charged with second-degree murder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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