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1 dead, 1 seriously injured in downtown Oshawa shooting, police say

Police at the scene of a shooting in downtown Oshawa on Sunday. Colin Williamson

Durham Regional Police say one person is dead and a second is in serious condition after a shooting in downtown Oshawa on Sunday.

Police said they were called to the scene at Simcoe and Athol streets around 10:30 a.m.

Const. George Tudos said officers located two males — one of whom was taken to a local hospital without vital signs and a second who was taken to a Toronto trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

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One of the victims has since been pronounced dead, while the other remains in hospital in serious condition.

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Tudos said there is no threat to public safety and added that officers aren’t currently looking for any outstanding suspects.

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Roads are closed in the area as officers investigate.

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