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Man charged with murder in connection with fatal Toronto shooting

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Police identify victim of fatal shooting in Toronto’s Greektown on Sunday
RELATED: Police identify victim of fatal shooting in Toronto's Greektown on Sunday – Jul 24, 2023

A man has been charged in connection with a homicide investigation in Toronto, police say.

Toronto police said on Jul 23, officers received a report of gunshots heard in the Danforth Avenue and Carlaw Avenue area.

Police said there was an altercation involving several people and a firearm was discharged.

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Officers said a man was hit by a projectile and was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Shamar Powell-Flowers from Toronto.

Police said on Friday, a 34-year-old man from Toronto was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

He appeared in court on Friday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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