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Man dead after shooting in Toronto, police looking for vehicle allegedly carjacked by suspect

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Toronto police investigate Jane Street homicide
WATCH: Emergency crews were called to reports of a shooting on Jane Street on Monday evening, where they found a man with life-threatening injuries. Paramedics eventually pronounced him dead on the scene. As Sean O'Shea reports, police are searching for a black 2022 Toyota Corolla in connection with the incident – May 10, 2022

Toronto police say a man has died following a shooting on Monday night and investigators are also looking for a vehicle the suspect allegedly stole to flee the scene.

Emergency crews were called to Jane Street and Wilson Avenue at around 8:34 p.m. for reports of gunshots heard.

When they arrived, they found a man suffering “with a gunshot wound (whose) injuries appear life-threatening,” Toronto police said.

Paramedics also assessed the victim but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

On Tuesday, police identified the victim as Calvin Andre Scott, a 32-year-old man from Toronto.

Police said a vehicle was then carjacked by the suspect wanted for the fatal shooting.

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The suspect fled the area through the parking lot of Sheridan mall, police said.

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The vehicle is described as a black 2022 Toyota Corolla with Ontario licence plate number CVZW 153.

Anyone with information about the vehicle or the suspect is asked to contact police and do not approach.

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