One dead in Weston shooting: police
Police tape is shown in Toronto on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. (Graeme Roy / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
One person is dead following a shooting in Toronto’s Weston neighbourhood Monday morning.
*Police said emergency crews were called to Jane Street and Lawrence Avenue just before 7:30 a.m. after one person was found with a gunshot wound.
The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The homicide unit is investigating. No suspect description has been released.
Police have not identified the victim.
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