Man killed in Scarborough shooting

A Toronto EMS ambulance is seen in an undated photo. CITYNEWS/Dilshad Burman

By News staff

Posted October 14, 2021 7:11 am.

Last Updated October 14, 2021 7:22 am.

A man in his 40s has died after being shot in Scarborough Wednesday night.

Officers were called to the parking lot of a restaurant in the area of Cinemart Drive near Morningside and Sheppard Avenues around 11:30 p.m.

The male victim was found with a gunshot wound and transported to hospital in life-threatening condition. Police said he died of his injuries in hospital.

The homicide unit has taken over the investigation.

There has been no suspect information released.

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