Teen dead after Scarborough shooting, police say

A 16-year-old boy from Toronto has died after he was shot overnight in Scarborough, Toronto police say.

In a news release issued Monday, police said they were called about a shooting in the area of Warden Avenue and Cataraqui Crescent around 1 a.m.

Toronto teen Jamal Abdinasir was shot inside a residence, while a suspect fled the scene, the release said.

Abdinasir was then rushed to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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