Toronto police say a man has died following a shooting during the day in the city’s east end.
Emergency crews were called to Danforth and Byron avenue, just east of Donlands Avenue, at around 3:15 p.m. Friday for reports that a person had been shot.
Police said a man, believed to be in his 30s, had been pronounced dead at the scene.
Duty Inspector Lori Kranenburg told reporters that multiple male suspects were seen fleeing the area and got into a silver or grey coloured SUV.
“It was a busy time of day, there’s a lot of people out and about today,” Kranenburg said.
“We believe because it is such a nice day … we believe there had been a lot of people out in the area that there are other witnesses and we are appealing for them to come forward.”
Kranenburg said its too early in the investigation to say if the shooting was targeted.
Police said there is a significant police presence in the area.
The homicide unit has taken over the investigation, police said.