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Man dead, another in critical condition after shooting in north Etobicoke

Police putting up yellow tape as they investigate a shooting in the Kipling Avenue and Mt. Olive Drive area in Etobicoke. Andrew Collins / Global News

Toronto police say a man is dead and another man is in life-threatening condition after a shooting in Etobicoke’s north end Sunday night.

Emergency crews were called to Kipling Avenue and Mt. Olive Drive, just north of Finch Avenue West, shortly after 7:30 p.m.

Investigators said when officers arrived they found two victims with gunshot wounds behind a townhouse complex.

One person was pronounced dead on scene despite life-saving measures, police said, adding that he was located in a hallway.

He was later identified as 24-year-old Josephate Tyran Martelly.

Josephate Tyran Martelly.

The other victim was taken to hospital by paramedics in critical, life-threatening condition.

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Officers are looking to speak to two other people who were with the victims and fled the scene, police said.

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Investigators said they are looking for two suspects. There was also a black SUV seen leaving the area at high speed.

Police said there was no return of gunfire from the victims and the victims did not have any firearms in their possession.

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

Emergency crews on scene after a shooting in the Kipling Avenue and Mt. Olive Drive area in Etobicoke. Andrew Collins / Global News

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