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Shooting investigation,
1800 Martin Grove Road,
Security camera video and images released
Broadcast time: 11:57
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
23 Division
416-808-2300
Case #: 2017-714184
On Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Superintendent Ron Taverner updated the media on a shooting investigation.
It is alleged that:
– on Sunday, April 23, 2017, the victim and another male attended the 1800 Martin Grove Road area
– the two males arrived in a red SUV and parked in front of 1811 Martin Grove Road and engaged in conversation with several people hanging around the area
– at approximately 6:07 p.m., the victim exits the SUV and is seen speaking with the suspect
– the two men walk away from the group by themselves and continue in conversation
– the victim turns away from the suspect and is seen retrieving something out of a handbag
– at the same time, the suspect brandishes a firearm and both attempt to shoot each other
– the victim falls to the ground, having been shot several times in the lower body area, and the suspect flees into the complex area
– the driver of the SUV tends to the victim lying on the ground, who hands the driver what appears to be a handgun with an extended magazine
– the driver takes the handgun and places it inside the vehicle, then assists the victim back inside the SUV
– the driver and victim flee the area in an unknown direction
It is further alleged that:
– at approximately 6:25 p.m., police receive a second radio call to the underground parking lot at 345 Dixon Road, for reports of a male who has been shot
– officers arrived on scene and located a male in the underground parking lot who matches the description of the victim in the shooting at 1800 Martin Grove Road
– the victim was treated for apparent gunshot wounds and taken to hospital
The suspect is described as male, black, light complexion, 20-25, 5’8″-5’10”, with a heavy build, black braided hair, and a thin beard.
It is further alleged that:
– the driver of the vehicle has been identified as Liban Hussein, 22, of Toronto
– he is wanted for several outstanding firearm-related offences
He is described as black, light complexion, 5’10”, 220 lbs., with short black hair, clean-shaven.
Investigators will be seeking assistance with the identification of one suspect. Security camera footage can be viewed on YouTube.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2306, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Superintendent Ron Taverner, 23 Division