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Man dies in hospital following early morning shooting in Vaughan

Police are appealing for witnesses to shooting they believe occurred outside of a residence at Cranston Park Avenue and Ridgeway Court at about 1:45 a.m.
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A man is dead following an early morning shooting today in a Vaughan neighbourhood.

York Regional Police were called to a local hospital shortly after 2 a.m. Aug. 10 for a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He died later at the hospital.

Police believe that the shooting occurred at approximately 1:45 a.m., after an altercation outside of a residence near Cranston Park Avenue and Ridgeway Court. Two or more male suspects fled the scene in a dark-coloured vehicle.

Homicide investigators are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen or heard anything, or obtained cellphone video or images from the incident, to contact police. Investigators are also asking nearby businesses or residences that may have video surveillance, or any drivers who may have dashcam footage, to come forward.

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