Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit are appealing for witnesses following a homicide in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 6:46 p.m., officers responded to the area of Parker Avenue and Poplar Drive for the reports of a shooting. Officers located a male in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Shortly after the report of the shooting, police received a call for a vehicle fire in the area of King Road and Dufferin Street. Police located a Honda Pilot in flames. This vehicle is believed to be directly linked to the shooting.
On Friday, September 26, 2025, the Office of the Chief Coroner identified the victim as Issam SAAD, 47, of the City of Richmond Hill.
The cause of death was determined to be the result of gunshot wounds.
Investigators are looking for at least two suspects but no descriptions are available at this time.
This is being treated as a targeted incident.
Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police and to anyone who may have security video from the area, to please come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Homicide Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or email the Homicide Unit at homicide@yrp.ca. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
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September 26, 2025
