Man dead after being shot multiple times in Toronto’s east end

Toronto police say a homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot dead in the city’s east end.

Toronto police say they responded to a call about a shooting in the area of Sheppard Avenue West and Magellan Drive on Friday at around 10:15 p.m.

They say life-saving measures were commenced after officers located a man with multiple gunshot wounds upon arrival.

Investigators say the victim was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition and was later pronounced dead.

They identified 27-year-old Hussein Elmi of Toronto as the city’s 11th homicide this year.

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 30, 2026.

The Canadian Press