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Toronto police search for suspects believed to be armed and dangerous after East End killing

Toronto police are looking for help locating two suspects after a homicide in the city’s east end.

Police said Nicholas Hirsch, 25, and Chelsea Mace, 29, are wanted in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in a parking lot behind a building in the area of ​​Gerrard Street East and Woodbine Avenue.

Officers were called to the area just after 8pm on Thursday where they found the man with signs of significant trauma. Police identified the woman as 32-year-old Megan Elizabeth Grant.

Police have identified the victim of Thursday’s homicide in Toronto’s east end as 32-year-old Megan Elizabeth Grant. (Toronto Police Service giveaway)

On Sunday, police announced a manhunt for Hirsch and Mays, who are believed to be armed and dangerous. They said initial information suggested a woman was in the parking lot and then the suspect arrived and shot the victim.

In a news release, police said an arrest warrant has been issued for Hirsch, who is wanted on charges of first-degree murder. They said an arrest warrant was also issued for Mays, who is wanted on charges of complicity in the murder.

Police say citizens should not approach either party if they see them, and instead call 911.

Anyone with information can contact police directly at 416-808-7400 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477.

Police are asking for help locating 29-year-old Chelsea Mace, who is wanted on charges of accessory to murder after the shooting death of Megan Elizabeth Grant in Toronto on Thursday. (Toronto Police Service) Police are asking for help locating Nicholas Hirsch, 25, who is wanted in connection with the killing of Megan Elizabeth Grant on Thursday in Toronto. (Toronto Police Service giveaway)