NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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The York Regional Police Homicide Unit is seeking suspects and witnesses following a double shooting at a cemetery in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at approximately 3:35 p.m., police responded to reports of multiple shots fired at the Toronto Muslim Cemetery, located at 13010 Leslie St. When officers arrived, they located two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
A 26-year-old male was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition and has sadly succumbed to his injuries. A 27-year-old male was transported in serious condition.
Investigators believe multiple suspects fled in an SUV.
Investigators believe this incident was targeted and there is no threat to public safety.
There were several potential witnesses at the cemetery and investigators are urging them to come forward to police.
Investigators are also appealing to witnesses who may have been in the area at the time who have not yet spoken to police to please come forward. Investigators are also seeking any video surveillance from the area or anyone that may have captured dashcam video on the roadways.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, or email the Homicide Unit at here, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online.
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