York Regional Police say a 35-year-old man has died after a shooting in Richmond Hill Friday evening.
A spokesperson told Global News emergency crews were called to a residential property on Leisure Lane, northeast of Bathurst Street and Major MacKenzie Drive West, at around 6:20 p.m.
The spokesperson said the male victim, who was later identified as Amir Hossein Homayouni, also known as Danny, was found outside of a home. He was taken to hospital where he later died.
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The circumstances leading up to the shooting weren’t clear as of Friday night.
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Officers also announced they are looking for a 2004 to 2008 black Acura TL in connection with the shooting. It had the stolen Ontario licence plate CBJL 478
Anyone with information was asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865.
— With files from Ryan Rocca
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