Sunday, October 20, 2024

Man shot and killed in Markham, Ont., driveway; police say attack was targeted

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Police say they’re seeking at least one suspect after a man was shot and killed in his driveway in Markham, Ont.

Investigators say they were called just after 6:30 p.m. Saturday on a weapons-related report and found a man with gunshot wounds in the driveway of his home.

They say the man, identified as 44-year-old Partheepan Panchalingam, died at the scene.

Police say at least one suspect dressed in dark clothes was seen in the area at the time, along with a white SUV.

They’re asking people in the area to check their security camera and dashcam footage.

Police say the incident is considered a targeted attack.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 20, 2024.

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