Toronto bar shooting kills man in Friday night incident, police say

A man in Toronto was shot and killed inside a bar during an incident on Friday night that homicide detectives are investigating.

Around 10 p.m. on Friday, near Islington and Steeles avenues, a shooting was reported. Police and paramedics responding to calls found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Toronto police said the shooting took place inside a bar in the area, initially confirming the injuries were life-threatening.

Later, investigators said the man had died of his injuries at the scene. Toronto paramedics told Global News they did not transport the victim to hospital.

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He was identified as Robert Khananisho, a 47-year-old man from Toronto.

Police are appealing for any witnesses with information to come forward. The force’s homicide unit was notified.

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