COPS have released a graphic video showing the murder of one of rapper Drake's longtime friends.

Two unidentified men gunned down Anthony Soares in the lobby of a Toronto building around 3am last Thursday.

Shocking video of the murder of one of Drake's close friends was captured on CCTV

Two thugs blasted at two dozen shots each through the glass doors of a Toronto apartment building in the early hours of Thursday morning Credit: Splash News

Drake to to Instagram to mourn the passing of his friend, 33-year-old Anthony Soares Credit: @Drake

The Hotline Bling singer, pictured earlier this month at the Toronto Film Festival, is in mourning for his slain friend Credit: Reuters

Police have released the video of the targeted slaying in a bid to track down Soares' killers.

The horrifying video shows the 33-year-old, also known as "Fif", clutching a takeaway at the intercom trying to buzz into the building when two hooded thugs blast shots through the glass doors.

Soares instantly fell to the floor as the men continued to unload at least a dozen rounds each in the attack.

One shooter then wipes his fingerprints from the door and lets off a final shot before they speed off in a white Ford Fusion being driven by a third suspect.

The killers later made there getaway in a white Ford Fusion driven by a third suspect Credit: Splash News

Police are appealing for any information that could lead to the apprehension of the killers Credit: Splash News

Detective Sergeant Gary Giroux from Toronto Police Homicide unit said: "In essence, the deceased was trapped between the inner foyer area and the offenders who were on the opposite side of the glass.

"Drake was a friend of his, I certainly would encourage him through his tweets to encourage anybody within the community to come forward with regards to any information that they have that may assist in solving his friend's murder.

"Certainly, it was very targeted. It was very focused. Certainly, it was overkill."

Cops don't believe the killing of Soares, who had a toddler with his girlfriend and was known to police, was gang related.

Toronto native Drake posted a heartfelt message on Instagram mourning the loss of his friend.

Along with a picture of Soares the rapper posted: "RIP to one of our family members… our brother… I still can't even believe this morning was real,' the rapper wrote.

"It was a honor to have shared years together and I will always keep your memory alive…Forever Fif."

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