Danforth Murder Victim Identified

By News Staff

Posted September 4, 2009 6:45 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

A man shot to death on Wednesday morning has been identified.

Police found the body of Jamie Hull, 30, near an apartment complex on Blake Street around 12:53am.

An autopsy determined that he was shot in the back.

Hull’s death marks the city’s 38th homicide of 2009.

Officers are looking to speak with anyone who was in the area on Tuesday September 1 or Wednesday September 2.

If you can help, call police 416-808-7403 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous 416-222-TIPS (8477). You can also text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

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