Man, 36, dead after being shot multiple times in vehicle near High Park: police

Toronto police say a 36-year-old man has died in hospital following a shooting in the city’s west end Saturday night.

Police said emergency crews were called to the area of Windermere Avenue and Swansea Meadows around 7:45 p.m. for reports of a shooting.

Toronto police Duty Insp. Jim Gotell told Global News the man was located in the driver’s seat of a vehicle with several gunshot wounds.

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Paramedics performed life-saving measures on the victim before transporting him to a trauma centre in critical condition.

Police said a white sedan was seen leaving the area. There is no word yet on suspects.

Homicide has been called in to investigate.

Police are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to call 11 division at 416-808-1100 or to contact Crime Stoppers.