Teen, 16, dies following shooting near Kennedy Road and the 401

Police say a person has died following a shooting in the Kennedy Road and Highway 401 area Saturday evening.

By News staff

A teenager is dead following a shooting near Kennedy Road and Highway 401, police say.

Police said they were called to 11 Antrim Crescent just after 6 p.m. Saturday for reports of a shooting.

Officers found a male on the scene suffering from gunshot wounds and began preforming CPR. Paramedics took the victim to hospital via emergency run, where he was pronounced dead.

Police have identified the victim as 16-year-old Caden Francis of Toronto.

The homicide unit has taken over the investigation.

Police Insp. Kathy Stephenson said the victim was likely shot at from a black SUV while he was with a group of friends.

“We believe that black SUV travelled eastbound on Antrim Crescent to Kennedy Road then turned southbound to Kennedy Road,” she said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police directly. Tips can also be left anonymously with Crime Stoppers.

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