Homicide detectives have identified a 22-year-old man who was found dead in the stairwell of an apartment building in Weston on Saturday following a shooting.
Officers say the man – identified Sunday as Kareem Hastings of Toronto – was found in a building at 2089 Lawrence Avenue West, near Weston Road shortly before 3 p.m.
Hastings was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination has determined that he died of gunshot wounds.
Police and forensic investigators were on scene on Saturday searching for evidence.
In a news release Sunday, police said they believe that Hastings was shot shortly after midnight on Saturday.
Investigators returned to the building today in an effort to find any neighbours who may have known Hastings or heard gunshots.
Police are now appealing to people who live in the area and heard gunshots or anyone who may have video from around the time of the shooting to come forward.
Investigators are also looking to speak with friends and associates of Hastings to determine his movements on the evening of Friday, Dec. 16.
No suspect information has been release so far.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
