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Suspect vehicle sought in deadly Scarborough shooting

Adam Christopher Moncrieffe, 34, was gunned down near Markham Rd. and Eglinton Ave. E. on Thursday

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Investigators have identified a suspect vehicle they believe was involved in a fatal shooting in Scarborough last week.

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Toronto Police said officers responded to a call for a shooting at Eglinton Ave. E. and Markham Rd. shortly after midnight on Thursday.

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It was reported that the victim was walking in the area when he was shot by a shooter or shooters who were travelling in a vehicle.

When cops arrived at the scene, a male victim was found who had been shot and life-saving measures were performed.

The victim was transported to hospital by paramedics, but he was later pronounced dead.

Police identified the victim as Adam Christopher Moncrieffe, 34, of Toronto.

Adam Christopher Moncrieffe, 34, was gunned down in Scarborough on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.
Adam Christopher Moncrieffe, 34, was gunned down in Scarborough on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

On Saturday, investigators said a newer-model white Honda CRV with dark rims was spotted driving around the Scarborough Village neighbourhood before the shooting took place.

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After the shooting, the suspect vehicle was seen fleeing south on Markham Rd.

Investigators have now released images of the suspect vehicle hoping someone recognizes it and come forward.

Investigators have released images of a suspect vehicle sought in the deadly shooting of Adam Christopher Moncrieffe, 34, in Scarborough on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.
Investigators have released images of a suspect vehicle sought in the deadly shooting of Adam Christopher Moncrieffe, 34, in Scarborough on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

Police say they are still looking to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting and may have seen this vehicle.

Cops are also asking anyone with dashcam footage of the vehicle or of the shooting to contact investigators.

Investigators have released images of a suspect vehicle sought in the deadly shooting of Adam Christopher Moncrieffe, 34, in Scarborough on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.
Investigators have released images of a suspect vehicle sought in the deadly shooting of Adam Christopher Moncrieffe, 34, in Scarborough on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Unit at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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