Toronto police say a Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 35-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in the city.
Police said officers were called to the area of Weston Road and Highway 401 on Sunday at 5:51 p.m.
Officers arrived at the scene and located 37-year-old Toronto resident Ariyo Fakomi suffering from gunshot wounds.
Paramedics took him to hospital where he died.
Fakomi’s death marked Toronto’s first homicide of 2022.
In a statement issued Thursday, police said Toronto resident Shawn Powers is wanted for second-degree murder in connection with the shooting.
“He is considered armed, violent, and dangerous,” the statement said.
“If located, do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately.”
Anyone with information on the shooting is being asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.
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