A man believed to be in his 20s was fatally shot in Markham early Thursday morning, said York Regional Police.

Emergency crews were notified just before 1 a.m. about a shooting on Hillwood St., near Bur Oak Ave. and McCowan Rd. in Markham.

The victim was rushed to a local trauma centre where he was pronounced dead.

Police said the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, but have not shared further details.

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