Fatal pizza shop shooting that killed 1, injured 2 was gang-related, police say

A triple shooting that left a man dead and two other people injured at a pizza shop in Scarborough on Saturday night was gang-related, Toronto police say.

Det. Rob Choe, spokesperson for Toronto police's homicide squad, told reporters on Sunday that police are seeking two suspects in the shooting, which happened on Kingston Road, west of Markham Road, at about 9 p.m.

Both suspects are wanted for first degree murder.

The man killed in the shooting has been identified as Stephon Kelly, 28, of Toronto. Kelly is Toronto's sixth homicide victim of the year. Police have not released his photo.

Choe said at a news conference at Toronto police's 43 Division that police suspect that Kelly was targeted.

Two men approached the pizza shop and bar and shot into the establishment through the front glass door and front windows, Choe said. Police believe the pair then fled. They may have left in a silver vehicle.

Several people called 911 about the shooting.

A man in his 50s was grazed by a bullet to the head, while a woman in her 40s suffered an injured finger, Choe said. Both people, who were believed to be bystanders, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and both have been released.

Despite efforts by paramedics to save his life, Kelly was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police dogs searched for clues after shooting

On Saturday night, police taped off the area and there was a heavy police presence. Officers canvassed the area for witnesses and security camera video from the plaza in which the pizza shop is located.

Police canine teams also searched the surrounding area for evidence.

A stretch of Kingston Road was closed for hours as officers investigated. A Toronto police forensic identification services vehicle came to the scene.

Homicide detectives are continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information is urged to call police at (416) 808-4300 or (416) 808-7400, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).