A man died en route to a hospital after being shot in Scarborough, Friday night.

Toronto police confirmed the death on Saturday, making him the city's 10th homicide of 2011.

Police said the victim was in his early 20s, but did not release his name.

He was found in the lobby of an apartment building on Stevenvale Drive, near Lawrence Avenue West and Markham Road, shortly after 7:45 p.m.

Police said he was taken to hospital but succumbed to his injuries while en route.

Investigators are appealing to anyone who was in the area, prior to or shortly after the shooting, to contact police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).