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The Toronto police homicide unit is investigating after a man was shot and killed in downtown Toronto Monday afternoon.

Police and paramedics were called to George Street near Adelaide Street East just after 2:45 p.m., officials said, after residents reported hearing multiple gunshots. Police said a man was found unconscious. He later died at the scene.

Officers said they found two handguns at the scene. Police also said a vehicle which happened to be in the area was struck, but none of the occupants were injured.

WATCH: A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon on George Street near Adelaide Street East. Witnesses say they heard more than 10 gun shots. Ashley Carter reports. (Jan. 30)

2:03 Man killed in daylight downtown Toronto shooting Man killed in daylight downtown Toronto shooting

Thirty-nine-year-old Quebec resident Anastasios Leventis has been identified as the victim. Police haven’t released suspect information, but it’s believed the suspect(s) may have left the scene in a blue car.

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George Brown College issued a hold and secure warning for its St. James Campus, which is located near the shooting scene. The warning was lifted at 4:25 p.m.

Anyone with information is being asked to call police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

Catherine McDonald contributed to this report.

UPDATE: Hold & secure is now over at our St. James Campus. @ConEd_GBC classes will run as scheduled this evening. — George Brown College (@GBCollege) January 30, 2017

SHOOTING

Adelaide and George St, one person shot, serious injuries, susp has fled, any info call @TPS51Div #186988 ^cb — Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) January 30, 2017

UPDATE – SHOOTING

Adelaide and George St victim has been pronounced homicide investigators are taking over the investigation #186988 ^cb — Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) January 30, 2017

Detective Sergeant Steve Ryan leading Adelaide & George St homicide investigation. Info: Steve.Ryan@TorontoPolice.on.ca Anon: 1-800-222-8477 https://t.co/OhjZXR5p84 — Homicide Squad (@TPSHomicide) January 30, 2017

Anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers have the anonymity of Supreme Court of Canada 1-800-222-8477 * Police can be reached directly 416-808-2222 https://t.co/CCjl0fYUEV — Homicide Squad (@TPSHomicide) January 30, 2017