Police are searching for an 18-year-old from Toronto after a fatal shooting on Saturday morning.
Toronto police said they were called to the area of Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West for reports someone had been shot at around 12:42 a.m.
Police arrived at the scene to find a 15-year-old teenager suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital by paramedics where he succumbed to his injuries, police said.
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Officers named the victim as Shalldon Samuda.
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On Sunday afternoon, police said they had identified a suspect. Officers are searching for Ellion Brown, who is wanted for second-degree murder.
He is described as six-feet tall and around 220 pounds. Police said he has braided, chin-length hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police or Crime Stoppers.
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