Toronto police say a deceased body was found in the city’s east end, near the Toronto Zoo.
Emergency crews were called to the area of Old Finch Avenue and Reesor Road at around 12:12 a.m. Monday.
Toronto fire officials said they received a call for a grass fire in the area.
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Officers were then called in for a report of “something suspicious.”
In a statement issued by police Monday evening, the man is described as five-foot-eight to five-foot-10 with an average build. He is between 25 to 35 years old. He has a light brown complexion, short dark hair and short facial hair. He was wearing a plain gold band on his left ring finger and was wearing a pair of Air Jordan shoes with red soles.
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Homicide investigators have taken over the investigation and police said at this time the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
A post-mortem examination is scheduled for Tuesday.
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