Posted on Sunday October 20, 2024
Investigators from the York Regional Police Homicide Unit are seeking suspects after a man was fatally shot in his driveway in the City of Markham.
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, just after 6:30 p.m., police responded to a weapons call in the area of 14th Avenue and McCowan Road. When officers arrived on scene, they located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds in the driveway of his residence. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Partheepan PANCHALINGAM from Markham.
Investigators are looking for at least one suspect, wearing dark clothing, who was seen in the area at the time, as well as a white sport utility vehicle (SUV).
This incident is considered targeted and investigators are asking anyone who was in the area or lives in the neighbourhood, to please check their security cameras and dashcam footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, or email at homicide@yrp.ca, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Lisa Moskaluk
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October 20, 2024
