Toronto police have released the identity of a man fatally shot in North York over the weekend.
Officers were called to the area of Driftwood Avenue and Jane Street around 3:30 a.m. Sunday with reports of a shooting.
Paramedics arrived on scene where a man, identified as 25-year-old Karim Hirani, was pronounced dead.
Police said the victim suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body.
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Authorities said a male suspect was seen leaving the area. He is described as in his 20s, wearing a hood sweater and dark pants.
Toronto police say that the homicide unit has now taken over the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-3100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.
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