Shot man found dead in Laing Ave canal after fleeing cops

The body of Paul Peters was pulled from the Laing Avenue canal yesterday morning bearing a gunshot wound and according to reports he was part of a gang which police were hunting on Boxing Day.

Reports are that police were chasing three men on Boxing Day and they ended up pursuing Peters after he fled in the direction of Laing Avenue. Gunshots rang out but it is unclear whether there was an exchange