A 30-year-old man is dead after a shooting in Toronto’s west-end late Friday night, as homicide investigators now begin their search for three unknown suspects.
Police say officers were first called to the area of Scarlettwood Road and Scarlettwood Court shortly after 10 p.m. for reports of gunfire.
Speaking to reports Saturday morning, Det. Sgt. Nathan Gibson said that when officers arrived, they located a man suffering from gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in a parking lot.
“Officers arrived on scene and located a 30-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds,” he said. “Life-saving measures were initiated immediately, until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to hospital by ambulance. However, he was sadly pronounced deceased at hospital.”
The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Ahmed Noor Ishmail of Toronto.
Police say a total of three suspects entered Scarlettwood Court and opened fire at the victim and his vehicle before fleeing the area.
“We know at this time we’re looking for three unknown suspects,” Gibson said. “Three unknown suspects entered Scarlettwood Court and engaged in gunfire at the victim and his vehicle.”
Gibson adds that investigators have already begun canvassing the neighbourhood and reviewing video from those who witnessed the incident.
“As we’ve conducted our canvas, I can tell you that we’ve run into people that were there at the time. We’ve reviewed some video,” he said.
While the investigation is in its early stages, Gibson noted that he is limited on what he can and cannot share.
“It’s very early stages of this investigation. I don’t want to disclose too much. I can tell you, but the victim was in a vehicle,” he explained.
Officials say residents in the area can expect to see an increased police presence as the investigation continues.
Gibson says “an incident like this impacts the entire neighborhood,” adding that he and his team are committed to conducting a full and thorough investigation.
Anyone with information, including security or dashcam footage from the area at around 10:10 p.m., last night is asked to come forward and contact police.
