Dramatic surveillance video footage of a man repeatedly firing a handgun that left one man dead and five others injured was released by Toronto police Monday in the hopes of finding the gunman.

Two security cameras captured the shooting last Friday just before 10 p.m. at 87 Amaranth Crt., near Lawrence Ave. and Dufferin St.

Det. Sgt. Brian Borg warned members of the media that the footage was violent. As it was played at police headquarters on Monday, the video drew gasps from seasoned crime reporters.

Although police often obtain video footage of the events in the area of a shooting, it is extremely rare for the video to include an actual shooting, Borg said.

The video shows the gunman and another person, believed to be an associate, walking on a path and approach the group of six men between the ages of 18 and 21.

The gunman is not seen speaking to his associate or the group of six men between the ages of 18 and 21.

"He simply walked up within 10 feet of the group, got their attention, and without warning opened fire while walking backwards," said Borg. "His actions are very discriminate and it is obvious he intended to inflict maximum damage."

The lone gunman and his associate then fled the area in different directions.

Abdikarim Ahmed Abdikarim, 18, died of a gunshot wound to the head. The other five victims are expected to survive their injuries and are co-operating with police, Borg said.

"Our investigation to date shows that these young men (the victims) at the time of the incident were not engaged in any criminal conduct or behaviour that would explain what you are about to see. Simply put, they were there to socialize as they often did at this very location every Friday night," said Borg.

Although the victims were the intended targets, Borg would not speculate on a possible motive.

There is one gunman and one handgun involved in the shooting, he said.

Police patrols have increased in the Lawrence Heights area since the shooting.

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Police are looking to speak to the associate seen in the video or anyone with information about the shooting.

Anyone with information can call the homicide squad at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 or online at www.222tips.com.