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Two dead in Vaughan shooting

Police seek witnesses, dashcam and surveillance video of Keele Street, Rivermede Road area early Saturday morning
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Police provided photo shows scene of double homicide on Friday.

NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit are seeking witnesses following a double homicide in the City of Vaughan.

On Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at 4:15 a.m., York Regional Police received reports of a shooting that had occurred at a banquet hall located at 8131 Keele Street, which is in the area of Keele Street and Rivermede Road.

When officers arrived they found one man deceased and another suffering from life-threatening injuries. The 23-year-old man with life-threatening injuries was transported to hospital where sadly he succumbed to those injuries.

Investigators with the Homicide Unit will be canvassing the area as well as the Forensic Identification Unit will be at the scene throughout the day.

Any witnesses that 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.

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