Toronto police say a man is dead after a shooting in the west end early Saturday.
A spokesperson told Global News emergency crews were called to a residential area off of Martin Grove Road near Albion Road just before 12:30 a.m.
Police said callers reported hearing multiple gunshots. A short time later, a man was found injured.
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The victim was taken to hospital by Toronto paramedics with critical injuries, police said.
In an update later Saturday morning, officials said the man was pronounced dead. He has been identified as 33-year-old Yonis Mohamed of Toronto.
Police said a large shooting scene was blocked off as several people attended nearby after the shooting.
It was reported a grey vehicle was seen leaving the area. As of early Saturday, officers didn’t release suspect information.
— With files from Ryan Rocca
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