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Man dead and woman in critical condition after shooting, Toronto police say

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1 dead, 1 critically injured after shooting in Toronto
WATCH ABOVE: Toronto police say a man has died and a woman is in life-threatening condition after a shooting in the Summerhill neighbourhood Friday evening. Erica Vella reports – Jan 30, 2021

Toronto police say a man is dead and a woman is critically injured after a shooting near the city’s downtown Friday evening.

A police spokesperson told Global News emergency crews were called to a laneway beside townhomes east of Yonge Street near Pricefield Road, south of Summerhill subway station, at around 8 p.m.

The spokesperson said officers received multiple reports from people who heard gunshots.

A man was reportedly found on the ground, but police said he later died at the scene. A woman was taken to hospital by paramedics in life-threatening condition.

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The spokesperson said a suspect was seen taking off from the area.

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

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