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York police investigating homicide following Vaughan shooting

York Regional Police are investigation a homicide in Vaughan following an overnight shooting. Niza Nondo / Global News

York Regional Police are investigating after an overnight shooting in Vaughan left one person dead.

Officers said they responded shortly after 2 a.m. on Saturday to the residential area of Cranston Park Avenue and Ridgeway Court, just east of Jane Street and Teston Road.

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Investigators said they began investigating after a male victim arrived at a local hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. He later died from those injuries.

READ MORE: Police identify 2nd man killed in Vaughan shooting

The police believe the shooting occurred around 1:45 a.m. following an altercation in the area.

Officers said two or more male suspects fled the area in a dark-coloured vehicle.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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