Man, 47, shot and killed in Richmond Hill as police search for multiple suspects

York Regional Police say a man was killed in a suspected targeted shooting in Richmond Hill on Thursday night.

Officers were called to Parker Avenue near King Road just before 7 p.m. for reports of shots fired in the area.

When police arrived, they found a male in his 40s lying on the road with gunshot wounds; despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim has been identified as Issam Saad, 47, of Richmond Hill.

Investigators also received a report of a vehicle fire near King Road and Dufferin Street following the shooting.

Police say they are now searching for two suspects, although no descriptions have been released.

Authorities describe the incident as isolated and targeted, stating there is no immediate indication of any ongoing threat to public safety.

They have called for anyone with information or video to come forward.