Police have a male suspect in custody following a fatal shooting in Toronto’s Greektown overnight.
The incident happened around 2 a.m. Wednesday at Danforth Avenue and Jones Avenue.
Toronto paramedics said a male victim in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not released a motive for the shooting and the investigation is ongoing.
Residents in the area say the rise in gun violence in the city has neighbourhoods shaken.
“It’s really disturbing. It’s really shocking. It’s one of an ongoing series of violent crimes we’re seeing more and more of in Toronto,” said Mike, who did not reveal his last name.
“It shakes you. It’s an area where we live in, where we go for entertainment in and activities. It sets you back. It makes you want to not go out. That’s the challenge.”
The shooting took place in the same area where a gunman opened fire last month killing two people and injuring 13 others.
“I would say without a doubt, for all of us in this neighbourhood, we are in shock that just one month later after such a huge shooting, such a horrific tragedy, that it’s happening again,” area resident Stewart Knight said.
Police responded to shooting in area of Danforth Ave. & Jones Ave. overnight. One male victim was located and has since been pronounced dead. Another male party has been taken into custody #GO1548479 ^kg— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) August 22, 2018
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