Police are seeking the public's assistance after a double shooting in Etobicoke left one man dead and another in serious condition.

Nigel Caine, 20, was found suffering from gunshot wounds on the front lawn of a home on Monet Avenue near Rathburn Road and Highway 427 just after midnight on Friday.

Caine died of his injuries in hospital. Another victim, a 19-year-old man remains in hospital in serious condition.

Police said they had received a call about gunfire on Crendon Drive, a nearby street.

Toronto EMS said that one man was shot in the head and the other was shot in the back.

Toronto's homicide unit is investigating the case and police said the motive behind the shooting is not yet clear.

A newer, silver vehicle was seen fleeing the scene of the shooting in an unknown direction, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).