Man dies from gunshot wounds in Pickering

Pickering police and paramedics responded to a report of a male with life-threatening injuries in the area of Valley Farm Road and The Esplanade on April 7th at 6:30am.

Police arrived to find a male victim who was suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced deceased enroute. The victim has not been identified at this time.

No arrests have been made and no suspect descriptions available at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Thorne or Det Mc Dermott of the Major Crime – Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5223.

Canadian major city homicide Statistics are available here.