A 22-year-old man has died after a daylight shooting in Whitchurch-Stoufville Wednesday afternoon.
York Regional Police said that officers were called to the area of Ninth Line and Aurora Road around 3 p.m. for reports that a male victim had been shot.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Investigators said that three male suspects fled the area in a black or dark-coloured SUV.
The first suspect has been described by police as black with his hair made into cornrows. He was last seen wearing a camouflage sweater and track pants and was allegedly carrying a firearm.
The other two suspects were only described as male by investigators. Police added that the second suspect was seen wearing blue shoes, while the third suspect was wearing a large chain.
“Anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area are asked to contact police. Investigators are also appealing to any nearby businesses or residences that may have video surveillance, or any drivers who may have dashcam footage to please come forward,” police said in a news release issued Wednesday afternoon.
Roads in the area are closed while police investigate the incident.
Anyone with information can contact the homicide investigators at 1-866-876-7865 or reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously.
