A man is dead after an overnight shooting in St. Clair West Village, Toronto police said.

Police receive a call about multiple gunshots at around 1:40 a.m. on Saturday in the area of Oakwood Avenue and Vaughan Road.

The victim has been identified as Craig Campbell, 42.

The man had children and his family has been notified, Det. Aaron Akeson told reporters at the scene Saturday afternoon.

Akeson said police believe the shooting was connected to a party close by.

The victim suffered serious injuries and was rushed to hospital where he died, said Const. David Hopkinson.

The shooter fled the scene before emergency crews arrived.

A maroon coloured SUV was seen fleeing the area, police said.