Police identify teen killed in 'targeted' shooting in Scarborough

The 16-year-old boy killed after being shot in Scarborough has been identified by police.

Toronto police identified the victim as Kayelin Rider-Downey of Toronto.

The boy was killed in what police believe was a targeted shooting in the area of ​​Glendower Circuit and Birchmount Road.

On Sunday, police spokesperson Cindy Chung told CBC Toronto that an altercation took place outside a square in the neighbourhood on Saturday. Chung said two shooters were involved.

Investigators are searching for the two shooters. They are both black. One was wearing a red hat, a red shirt and beige shorts. The other was wearing a black hoodie.

Chung said one of the suspects fled the area on foot while another fled in a white SUV.

Investigators are asking any witnesses with information about the incident to call 416-808-4200.