Charges laid in the fatal shooting of Oshawa Taxi driver Michael Ryan

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Durham Regional Police responded to a shooting at King Street East, near Central Park Boulevard in Oshawa on January 21st at approximately 3:20pm.

Police located a 57-year-old taxi driver who has been identified as Michael Ryan, beside the cab, with obvious signs of trauma. HE was rushed to hospital where he died of his injuries.

Daniel Pestill, 31, of No Fixed Address was arrested at the scene and charged with Second Degree Murder.

Anyone with home security or dash-cam video near the scene are asked to contact Det. French of the Major Crime-Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5421.