Ryerson University student fatally shot outside of north-end Toronto home

A 26-year-old Ryerson University student has died after a shooting outside of a Downsview home Thursday afternoon.

Toronto police said they responded to reports of gunshots being fired near Dalraith Road and Camborne Avenue, near Keele Street and Wilson Avenue, just after 2 p.m.

A spokesperson said witnesses reported hearing several gunshots.

Toronto paramedics said they found a male with no vital signs and gunshot wounds to his upper body. Officials said the victim died at the scene.

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Friends identified the victim as Roy Zamora.

Coun. Maria Augimeri told reporters he turned 26 year old last week.

“He’s a really good student. He came home from school and they were waiting for him,” she said.

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The homicide squad was called in to take over the investigation.

Police said officers are searching for two male suspects who were seen leaving the area in a grey van going eastbound.

The shooting marks Toronto’s 85th homicide.