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Man dies in hospital following shooting in Markham

York Regional Police responded to reports of a shooting near Ninth Line and Highway 407 Tuesday at about 6:45 p.m.
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NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit are seeking witnesses after a fatal shooting in the City of Markham.

On Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at approximately 6:45 p.m., York Regional Police responded to reports of a shooting on Purple Finch Road which is in the area of Ninth Line and Highway 407.

When officers arrived on scene they located a male victim with gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators are appealing to anyone with information to please come forward, including anything with video surveillance or dashcam footage in the area.

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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