Victim in fatal Markham shooting identified, police release photo of suspect vehicle

Police are investigating a shooting in Markham.
Police are investigating a shooting in Markham. CITYNEWS/Daniel Berry

By Meredith Bond and Michael Talbot

Posted August 2, 2024 10:56 am.

Last Updated August 2, 2024 4:04 pm.

York Regional Police have identified a man who fatally shot in Markham on Thursday afternoon.

Investigators say Chenguang Li, 50, died in hospital after he was shot several times outside of a residence on Harvest Moon Drive in the Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue East area at around 2:45 p.m.

Police say they believe this was a targeted incident and there is no danger to the public.

Police released a photo of a suspect vehicle in the case. It’s described as a black Acura, 4-door, sedan, with tinted windows.

No further suspect information is available.

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