NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit are seeking suspects and witnesses following a homicide in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.
On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, shortly after 3 p.m., York Regional Police responded to the area of Ninth Line and Aurora Road for a report that a male victim had been shot.
When officers arrived they located a 22-year-old man who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Three male suspects fled in a dark-coloured SUV.
Suspect 1:
- Male, Black
- Cornrows in hair
- Wearing a camo sweater and track pants
- Armed with a firearm
Suspect 2:
- Male
- Wearing blue shoes
- Shorter than suspect 1 and 3
Suspect 3:
- Male
- Wearing a large chain
- Same height as Suspect 1
Suspect Vehicle:
- Black or dark-coloured SUV
Please be advised that YRP has closed the 9th Line between Aurora Rd. and Legendary Trail for a death investigation. Expect this closure to last most of the evening.
— York Regional Police (@YRP) March 27, 2019
Anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area are asked to contact police. Investigators are also appealing to any nearby businesses or residences that may have video surveillance, or any drivers who may have dashcam footage to please come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, or email the Homicide Unit at [email protected], or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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