Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Toronto reported on Saturday night.
In a tweet, Toronto police said they were called to the area of Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West for “multiple” reports of gunshots in the area.
Officers arrived to find a man who had succumbed to gunshot injuries at the scene. The incident was reported at 11:04 p.m.
Another man reported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. Police said they believe the man was related to the incident.
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In an update on Sunday afternoon, police identified the victim as 62-year-old Clive Jones from Toronto.
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“Numerous individuals were seen fleeing the area immediately following the shooting,” police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police or Crime Stoppers.
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