Toronto police say a 16-year-old boy has died after being shot in the city’s East York neighbourhood Sunday night.
Emergency crews were called to Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard at about 10:42 p.m. for reports of multiple gunshots.
When officers arrived, police say they found a person inside of a vehicle suffering from serious injuries due to gunshot wounds.
Police say the victim, who was later identified as Nazirullah Abdul-Rashid, was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving measures by paramedics.
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Investigators say people were seen running from the area, however there is no suspect description.
The homicide unit has been called in to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at 416-808-7400.
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