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Man dies after early morning shooting in Toronto's east end: police

Toronto police say they're investigating after a man was killed in a shooting in the city's east end. They say officers responded to a call about the sound of gunshots at around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

Toronto police say they're investigating after a man was killed in a shooting in the city's east end.

They say officers responded to a call about the sound of gunshots at around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

Investigators say a man suffering from a gunshot wound was rushed to hospital where he later died.

They say the force's homicide squad is now investigating the incident.

Police did not immediately provide a suspect description.

Anyone with information about the incident is being asked to contact police.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 12, 2020

The Canadian Press