Man killed in Vaughan home invasion was shot in front of children, officials and friends say | CBC News

"York Regional Police say the home invasion was targeted, but they have released few details about the incident and have not confirmed that there was a shooting. In a news release on Sunday, police said they responded to a residence in the area of Andreeta Drive and Barons Street for a report of a home invasion shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday. When officers arrived, police said they found a man suffering from trauma to his body. He was pronounced dead at the scene."

"Farooqi's close friends said they are in disbelief that he was killed, with both of those who spoke to CBC Toronto saying the victim's family told them he was shot in front of his children. His close friend Ehsan Malik, a family friend who knew Farooqi for about 15 years, said he is "devastated" and he wishes the news was a "nightmare" from which he could wake up. He said Farooqi went by the name Aleem."

""Aleem was a brother. He was not a blood brother but if I had a problem, I'd go to Aleem first before I'd go to my real brother," Malik said. "Charity was in his blood. He was always finding excuses to help others or to help the community." Wasib Dheendsa, another family friend, said Farooqi worked for an air duct cleaning service, Unique Providers, and he had three daughters and a son. He had a unique ability to treat friends like family and he encouraged peo"

A targeted home invasion in Vaughan shortly before 1 a.m. resulted in the death of 46-year-old Abdul Aleem Farooqi, who was pronounced dead at the scene. York Regional Police responded to a residence near Andreeta Drive and Barons Street and said they found a man suffering trauma; investigators have released few details and have not confirmed a shooting. Police say they are seeking at least three suspects described as wearing dark clothing and face coverings. Friends and family reported that the victim's family told them he was shot in front of his children. Close friends described Farooqi as charitable and community-oriented, a husband and father of four who worked for Unique Providers.

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