A 27-year-old man was found dead after being shot inside a vehicle in Toronto's east end on Sunday afternoon. Police said the victim was shot to death while seated in the car, and the incident was reported at 12:42 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Shortly after the shooting, authorities located a suspect who surrendered to Toronto Police Service. The individual was taken into custody and has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting.
Toronto police have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Officers are reviewing evidence from the scene and have not released further details about the motive or any additional persons of interest.
The case adds to ongoing concerns about gun violence in the city, and police continue to urge anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. The investigation remains active as detectives work to piece together the events that led to the 27-year-old man's death.