Police identify 2 men killed in daylight North York shooting

Toronto police have identified two men who died following a shooting in North York.

The victims have been identified as Ibrahim Handule, 26, of Toronto, and Deshawn Walters, 27, of Toronto.

Police responded to the area of Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday for the sounds of gunshots.

When officers arrived at the scene, they located two people with gunshot wounds.

“I thought it was fireworks or something. Then I saw the people running this way. So, I ran,” said one witness.

One of the victims was pronounced dead on the scene, while the other was taken to hospital via emergency run. He died of his injuries in hospital.

There is no word on arrests or suspects at this time, but police say two firearms have been recovered.

Investigators believe there was some sort of altercation between a group of people before the shooting. The suspects then fled the scene.

The daylight shooting happened just steps away from a boys and girls club, a daycare, and two schools, both of which were put in lockdown.

One woman told CityNews her three grandchildren attend Brookview Public School, located 300 metres from the shooting scene.

“We need a change, and we need a change to happen soon,” said Jackie.

Police say they are working to reduce gun violence.

“And we have a lot of community programs where our officers are working with the youth and getting them in the mindset to make better decisions so that it doesn’t come to this,” said Duty Inspector Jack Gurr.