Entertainment District shooting suspect sought

On Sunday Jan. 14, at approximately 2:45 a.m., police received a call for a shooting in the Entertainment District.

It is alleged that:

  • a group of men were inside the “Union Night Club” at 240 Richmond St. W.,
  • a fight took place, and continued outside onto the sidewalk,
  • a man produced a handgun and shot two men.

Police located a 21-year-old man, suffering from a gunshot wound to his wrist, and a 20-year-old man, suffering from gunshot wounds to his chest and groin.

The second victim is in critical condition.

The suspect is described as a light-skinned black man, in his 20s, approximately 5’8”, 150 lbs., wearing a light-coloured baseball hat and a beige jacket. He was armed with a silver handgun.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at www.222tips.com.