Durham Regional Police have ruled a Toronto man’s death a homicide after his body was found in a field in Pickering.

Police were called to the scene, near Sideline 4 north of Highway 7, at around 8:15 a.m. on Friday, where a passerby discovered the body.

The victim, Claren Troy Middleton, 25, died of a gunshot wound.

Investigators are appealing to the public for information on Middleton’s whereabouts between Wednesday evening and Friday, and of any suspicious vehicle sightings in the area.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Det. Dennis or Det. Leipsig of Durham Regional Police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5402. or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).