Toronto man, 46, wanted for attempted murder in New Year’s Day shooting

A 46-year-old Toronto man is wanted for attempted murder and firearm offences following a shooting in North York on New Year’s Day.

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Toronto Police said officers responded to a call for a shooting in the Weston and Albion Rds. area on Jan. 1 at about 9:05 p.m.

Police allege that the suspect was carrying a firearm and approached the victim before firing multiple rounds at the victim. The suspect then fled the scene.

Cops said the victim, a 38-year-old man, sustained several gunshot wounds and was transported to hospital where he was treated for life-threatening injuries.

Following an investigation, police say they were able to identify a suspect.

Matthew Scott is wanted for attempted murder, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, possession of a loaded firearm, and three counts of possession of a firearm contrary to an order.

Investigators say Scott is 6-foot-2, 230 pounds with black/grey short receding hair and wears eyeglasses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at 222tips.com.

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