1 dead after shooting in Toronto’s north end: police

Toronto police say a male victim is dead after a shooting in the city’s north end Thursday afternoon.

Police said on Twitter that emergency crews were called to the area of Bathurst Street and Steeles Avenue West at 3:17 p.m. for reports of a shooting at a residence.

Officers arrived at the scene and found a victim who had been shot.

Crews attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead.

Police said one person is in custody and the homicide unit has been notified.