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Security video released of shooting at restaurant in North York

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Police release security video of North York restaurant shooting
WATCH: Toronto Police seek public assistance in identifying a suspect in an attempted murder investigation. The shooting occurred early Tuesday morning at The Owl of Minerva restaurant on Yonge St south of Finch – Jul 29, 2016

Police are seeking the public’s help in an attempted murder investigation after bullets were fired through a restaurant window in North York this week injuring a male inside.

Security video released by police shows a person in dark clothing walking up to The Owl of Minerva restaurant in North York and firing off several rounds from a handgun through the front window before fleeing in a black sedan.

The incident happened on Tuesday around 2 a.m. on Yonge Street just south of Finch Avenue.

Police say the male victim in his 30s was seated inside the restaurant when shots rang out. He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Security video released of suspect in shooting outside a restaurant in North York on July 26, 2016. Toronto Police Service

The shooting suspect is described as black, 20 to 30 years of age, 5’7″-5’9″ in height, with a thin build and neck-length braided hair.

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Police are asking people who may have witnessed the shooting or who has any dashboard camera footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at http://www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

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