Police said one man is dead and another is in hospital after a shooting in Richmond Hill, Ont.
York Regional Police said officers received a report of a shooting at the Toronto Muslim Cemetery, located on Leslie Street, just after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Global News has learned the incident occurred at the funeral for 27-year-old Gidid Mohamed who was killed in another shooting in Toronto earlier this week.
Police said a 26-year-old man was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition.
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Officers said he succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
According to police, a 27-year-old man was also taken to hospital in serious condition.
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The force said “multiple” suspects fled the scene in an SUV.
“Investigators believe this incident was targeted and there is no threat to public safety,” a news release read.
Police said there were “several potential witnesses” at the ceremony.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
-With files from Global News’ Tracy Tong
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