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Two brazen shootings in the same North York area that left one person dead and another with serious injuries less than 24 hours apart is believed to be related.
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Toronto Police say, just after 3 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to a call for a shooting in the Jane St. and Driftwood Ave. area.
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Cops say a man was located with gunshot wounds and life-saving measures were performed.
The victim was transported to hospital but died a short time later. He has not been identified.
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On Friday at approximately 6 p.m., officers responded to a call for a shooting in the same area.
A victim was located with a gunshot wound and was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police say the suspect or suspects fled the scene in a stolen black Acura RDX, licence plate CVEN 900. No descriptions of the suspects were immediately available.
Police are appealing to the public for any information about the suspects or vehicle.
Cops advise the public if the vehicle is seen to not approach it and call 911.
Police are also asking people in the Jane St. and Driftwood Ave. area to be vigilant and to call 911 if they see anything suspicious.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at 222tips.com.
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