One person dead, another hurt after daytime shooting in north Toronto

One person is dead and another is injured after a daytime shooting Tuesday in north Toronto.

Toronto police said they were called to the area of Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue, north of Finch Avenue, at 2:17 p.m. for the sound of gunshots.

When emergency crews arrived, they found two victims with injuries. Life-saving measures were performed, but one person died on scene.

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The other victim was taken to hospital by emergency run. Police said two firearms were recovered.

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The ages and genders of the victims were not immediately known; police said they were searching for suspects, but did not share any descriptions right away.

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Local schools in the area were placed in hold and secure.

An investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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