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“At this time the narrative appears to indicate a single shooter,” Det.-Sgt. Giroux said.

Police are seeking two men who fled down Chestnut street toward the city’s main courthouse and City Hall, possibly to a waiting car. They are both described as black and between 20 and 30. The shooter is described as lanky with a dark complexion, between 5’10” and 5’11”, wearing a black hoodie and black toque. The other man is described as shorter, stocky, with hair in cornrows to the neck, eyes that were “popping out or bulging,” and wearing a dark hoodie with writing or a logo on the front.

Surveillance footage is being collected from the area, which like much of downtown is well covered by private security cameras.

Police believe the confrontation started in the restaurant, but are also investigating reports that the conflict might have started earlier. The victim and his friends had been at the Muzik nightclub, which is several kilometres away on the CNE grounds.

“I’m looking into whether or not there’s some pre-existing issues that travelled with them to this particular location. None of the witnesses are indicating that as of yet,” said Det-Sgt. Giroux.

When he arrived at the Toronto Police Service’s nearby 52 Division, there were two dozen witnesses waiting to be interviewed, and officers were called in from around the city to help.

“In the event that somebody was able to leave prior to our arrival, I would be interested in speaking with them, now that they’re in a place of safety,” he said.

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