Kitchener man killed in daytime shooting in Keelesdale neighbourhood

Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at an apartment building on Clearview Heights in the area of Eglinton Avenue and Black Creek Drive on April 15, 2023. CITYNEWS/Matt Wilkins

By John Marchesan

Posted April 15, 2023 5:36 pm.

Last Updated April 16, 2023 4:44 pm.

A Kitchener man is dead after being shot in the Keelesdale neighbourhood of the city.

Police say they were called to an apartment building on Clearview Heights, near Eglinton Avenue West and Black Creek Drive, just before 5 p.m. Saturday.

When they arrived they found a man inside the building suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a trauma centre in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead.

On Sunday, police identified him as 38-year-old Tola Paul of Kitchener. He is the 15th homicide victim of the year in Toronto.

Police have yet to release any suspect information at this time and are asking members of the public to come forward with any details.

Tola Paul of Kitchener has been identified as Toronto’s 15th homicide of the year. TPS/HO

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