Toronto Homicide 58 – Police investigate the fatal shooting of Arslan Ahmad

Toronto police responded to a call for a shooting in Sheppard Avenue West and Weston Road area on, August 27, 2024 at approximately 12:05 a.m., .

On arrival police located Arslan Ahmad, 21, of Brampton, who had been shot was located inside a business. Ahmad was transported to hospital with critical injuries, where he was pronounced deceased on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Update: Investigators have released a video that shows a vehicle and two suspects from that vehicle.

Video can be viewed here.

Suspect #1 has a thin build and is wearing a dark hoodie, dark pants, dark shoes
Suspect #2 has a thin build, slightly taller than Suspect #1, wearing a grey hoodie, dark pants, and dark shoes

Suspect vehicle is described as a newer model Toyota Rav4, white in colour, black roof, black rims, and tinted windows.  The vehicle may have a personalized license plate.

Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance identifying the suspects and vehicle involved.

Investigators are asking witnesses, or anyone who was in the area at the time that may have information to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).