17-year-old sought in connection with shooting that left Toronto cab driver dead

(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

TORONTO — Police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a 17-year-old in connection with the fatal shooting of a cab driver in Toronto's east end.

The incident occurred around 8:50 p.m. on Oct. 24 near Pharmacy and Eglinton avenues. Police say they were called to the scene after receiving a report that a taxi had crashed into a fence.

When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the driver had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was unconscious.

The driver was rushed to hospital, where he later died. Police have since identified the driver as 73-year-old Christopher Jung of Toronto.

Beck Taxi confirmed that Jung was an employee and had driven a cab for over 40 years.

A 17-year-old boy is wanted for second-degree murder in connection with the shooting. Investigators have revoked judicial authorization to identify the suspect under the Youth Criminal Justive Act.

Police say the suspect is believed to be "armed, violent and dangerous." Anyone with information is being urged to contact investigators or reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously.