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Man dead after shooting in central Toronto

Toronto police block off part of Winona Drive after a shooting Wednesday evening. Global News

Toronto police say a man has died after a shooting Wednesday evening.

Duty Insp. Mandeep Mann said emergency crews were called to Winona Drive just south of St. Clair Avenue West, near Oakwood Avenue, at around 9:05 p.m. with reports of gunshots being fired.

“When officers arrived, they located a 35-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds,” he told reporters Wednesday night.

Mann said the victim was taken to a trauma centre where he was pronounced dead.

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He said two male suspects wearing dark-coloured clothing were seen getting into a dark-coloured vehicle and taking off south on Winona Drive.

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Mann said officers from various units, including homicide and guns and gangs, are canvassing for witnesses. He said officers are also looking for surveillance video from the area, including at a nearby commercial building.

Anyone with information was asked to call police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

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