The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has identified the male victim who was fatally shot in the Moss Park neighbourhood on Wednesday night.
The shooting occurred shortly after 8 p.m. near Sherbourne Street and Queen Street East.
Police have since identified the victim as 43-year-old Lyle Pounall.
On Wednesday night, TPS said officers responded to reports of a shooting and arrived to find Pounall with a gunshot wound.
Life-saving measures commenced and Pounall was transported to hospital, where he later died.
Police have not provided further information, including where Pounall suffered a gunshot wound or a potential motive for the shooting.
A description of a suspect, or suspects, has also yet to be released.
This is the third homicide in Toronto this year.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or to submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers online or at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
