'Suspects flee' as man shot dead in Canada

One man has died after a shooting in Toronto's north end, Canadian police say.

Police said there were initially reports of multiple people shot at about 11.40am but they later learned there was one victim.

Police said passers-by tried to help the man who had been shot before paramedics arrived but he couldn't be saved.

Police said two male suspects were seen fleeing the scene in a sedan.

Officers are asking witnesses to come forward.