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Police identify 54-year-old man shot dead in Toronto

WATCH ABOVE: (June 5) Two men were killed in separate fatal shootings in Toronto and Brampton on Sunday morning. Ahmar Khan reports – Jun 5, 2022

Police have identified a 54-year-old man who was shot dead in Toronto over the weekend.

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Toronto police said officers were called at 3:47 a.m. Sunday to an establishment located at 1602 Eglinton Avenue West, which is east of Dufferin Street.

Police said there was a “large gathering” at the location and a man was involved in an altercation.

A firearm was discharged and the man, identified on Monday as Toronto resident Michael Barnes, suffered serious injuries.

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Barnes was taken to hospital where he died.

Any witnesses or anyone who has video footage from the establishment is being asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

Michael Barnes, 54, died after a shooting early Sunday. Handout / Toronto Police
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