A man has died after being shot in Etobicoke on Monday afternoon.

Police say they were called to The Queensway and North Queen Street near Sherway Gardens just before 1 p.m. for reports of a person firing a gun multiple times.

The victim was found with life-threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead. There are no further details about the victim.

The suspect reportedly fled in a vehicle.

The homicide unit has taken over the investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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