1 dead, 1 injured following a shooting in North York

One male has died from a shooting in the Steeles Avenue West and Weston Road on December 23, 2023. (Rylan Vallee/CITYNEWS)

Posted December 23, 2023 7:06 am.

Last Updated December 23, 2023 8:04 pm.

One man is dead and another has serious injuries following an early morning shooting in North York on Saturday morning.

Toronto police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Steeles Avenue West and Weston Road just before 2 a.m.

Investigators say one man was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he was pronounced dead. He has been identified as 26-year-old Kevon Wilson of Toronto.

Police say a 21-year-old man was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

There is no suspect information at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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