A man has been killed after an overnight shooting downtown, Toronto police said.
Officers responded to reports of an altercation in the area of Queen Street and Augusta Avenue around 12:49 a.m.
Police said multiple gunshots were heard by witnesses.
Upon arrival, officers found a man outside on the ground with injuries.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The Toronto Police Homicide Unit is investigating.
No suspect information has been released.
A lot of evidence was placed by the police at the scene of the accident.
A bullet hole could be seen through the window of a Wendy’s restaurant located near the scene at Queen Street and Denison Avenue.
Another bullet hole was seen in the passenger side door of a vehicle in the area. The vehicle has since been recalled.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
SHOOTING12:49am – Queen St W closed from Denison to Portland (@TPS14Div) – multiple shots heard – man with injuries, outside on ground – pronounced dead at scene – @tpshomicide investigation – info? contact Crime Stoppers @1800222TIPSGO#2052719^sw
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 22, 2022
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