Etobicoke shooting leaves 1 man dead, another in critical condition, police say
UPDATE: Police say 19-year-old Tenzin Rinchen, of Toronto, was killed in the shooting. His death marks the city's 48th homicide of 2022.
One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in Etobicoke Thursday evening, Toronto police say.
Police say they received calls reporting multiple gunshots around 8:22 p.m. near Mimico Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West.
"There was also a group fighting and firearms had been seen," said Const. Alex Li, a police spokesperson.
"I can tell you our officers arrived immediately on scene."
One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police say, and the other was rushed to hospital with critical injuries.
Police say they've searched the scene and a nearby park for possible shooters. There is no information on suspects at the time.
Police say their homicide unit has taken over the investigation, and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
