Teen killed in early morning shooting in Scarborough ID'd as Mohammed Gharda
Toronto police have identified a man fatally shot in Scarborough early Sunday as Mohammed Gharda, 17, of Toronto.
Investigators were called to the scene on Milford Haven Drive near Greenock Avenue, close to Ellesmere Road and Scarborough Golf Club Road, around 3 a.m. for the sound of gunfire.
Gharda was pronounced dead on scene. Police say the shooting also left an 18-year-old man seriously injured. Both were believed to be in the same car at the time of the shooting.
Homicide squad in charge of investigation
Paramedics took the injured man to a trauma centre, according to Dan Hunter, deputy commander of Toronto Paramedic Services
He was undergoing surgery as of Sunday afternoon, according to police. Police added that he suffered multiple gunshot wounds but is expected to survive.
Police from 43 Division said no suspect information is available and they haven't recovered a weapon.
Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation and are trying to determine what occurred before the shooting.
Investigators believe this is a targeted shooting and are appealing for witnesses or those with information to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
