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Toronto police were called to a shooting at a townhouse in the area of Lakeshore Boulevard West and Long Branch Avenue on April 25th at around 2:30 a.m. 

Det.-Sgt. Brandon Price said police believe three suspects forced their way into a townhouse in the area armed with a firearm. A struggle ensued and one of the occupants, 30-year-old Matthew Bergart, was shot multiple times. He was rushed to hospital where he died of his injuries.

The suspects are described as wearing ski masks and dark clothing, fled the area in a white or light-coloured sedan and were last seen heading south on Long Branch Avenue and then west on Lake Shore Boulevard West.

Det.-Sgt. Brandon Price  said “We believe this is a targeted situation in that there was valuables that were sought.” He added that the victim was a visitor and did not live in the home.

Update: On Monday, November 11, 2024, a male youth, 16*, of Brampton, was arrested in an unrelated incident. He has been charged with:

Second Degree Murder