Police probe deadly shooting in Toronto's west end
One person is dead following a shooting in Toronto's west end early Tuesday morning, Toronto police confirm.
It happened in the area of Davenport Road and Osler Street, near Old Weston Road, shortly after 5 a.m.
Paramedics initially said one person was found suffering from life-threatening injuries but later confirmed that no one was transported from the scene.
Police confirmed to CP24 on scene that one person was pronounced dead following the shooting.
Investigators have not released any information on possible suspects.
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