Three teens have been charged with second-degree murder following the fatal shooting of a man outside a bar in Vaughan on Friday evening.
York Regional Police were called to a plaza located at 3850 Steeles Ave., W. near Hwy. 400, at around 8 p.m. after reports of gunfire.
Reports of gunshots in the area of Steeles Ave and Old Weston Rd, Vaughan - Male party has been transported to hospital with critical injuries - please avoid the area.— York Regional Police (@YRP) September 22, 2018
When police arrived they found a victim at the rear of the plaza, in the parking lot.
“A 49-year-old man was found dead from gunshot wounds in the parking lot,” said Insp. Peter Casey.
A vehicle was seen leaving the scene and three teens aged 18, 16 and 15, were located and taken into custody in Toronto.
Our Forensics officers are continuing to process the scene where a 49-year-old man was gunned down behind a plaza at 3850 Steeles Ave West in Vaughan. Happened around 8pm last night. 3 teens have been arrested. Call 866-876-5423 x 7865 with tips. pic.twitter.com/h1pwZl0BDV— York Regional Police (@YRP) September 22, 2018
Multiple people were seen fleeing from the scene in a vehicle.
“Homicide detectives have spoken to a number of witnesses,” Casey said, adding a motive for the shooting isn’t clear.
Shaquwan Reid, 18, of Toronto has been charged with second-degree murder.
The 15 and 16-year-olds have also been charged with second-degree murder, but cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Police are looking for any video surveillance from the area or any drivers who may have dash cam footage. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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