Toronto police say a 28-year-old man has died after a shooting in front of a residence in Scarborough Sunday evening.
Emergency crews were called to Morningside Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East at around 6:06 p.m. for reports of a shooting. It was reported the victim was standing outside of a home socializing with others at the time.
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Paramedics transported the man in life-threatening condition to a trauma centre.
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Police later said the victim, who was identified as Daniel Lashley, died from his injuries. Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation.
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Two suspects were seen fleeing the area however police have not yet released a suspect description.
Investigators said it is too early to say if the shooting was targeted.
Anyone with information or video is asked to call police at 416-808-7500, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-7488.
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