A man in his 40s is dead after a shooting in Richmond Hill on Thursday evening, York Regional Police say.

The shooting happened on Parker Avenue near Yonge Street and King Road. Police were called to the area at about 6:50 p.m.

When officers arrived, they found the man lying on the road. He was suffering gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead there.

There is a large police presence in the area.

Police have set up a command post at Oak Ridges Public School, 160 Coons Rd., and are expected to provide an update later on Thursday.

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