1 dead, 1 injured after early morning shooting at cafe in Weston

weston shooting — Police are investigating following a fatal shooting near Lawrence Avenue and Weston Road in Toronto on August 9, 2022. CITYNEWS/Joe Lotocki

Posted August 9, 2022 7:04 am.

Last Updated August 9, 2022 6:14 pm.

Police are searching for suspects after a fatal shooting in Weston on Tuesday morning.

Police say the shooting occurred at a social club near the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and Weston Road, just before 3:30 a.m.

A 27-year-old man died at the scene. He’s been identified as Gidid Mohamed, of Toronto. (pictured below)

A 37-year-old man was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

No suspect descriptions have been released.

The victim has been identified as Gidid Mohamed, 27, of Toronto.

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