Man suffers life-threatening injuries after downtown Toronto shooting
In a series of posts to social media, officials say officers responded to the 'sound of gunshots' in the area of John Street and Adelaide Street West at approximately 10:34 p.m.
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Toronto police investigating the scene of a late night shooting in the Entertainment District on Saturday August 2, 2025 (CP24 photo).
When they arrived, they say they located a male victim who had been shot suffering from wounds.
He was transported to hospital by paramedics.
Police say three people have since been arrested in connection with the shooting.
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Toronto police on scene of a shooting incident downtown on Saturday August 2, 2025 (CP24 photo).
Northbound John Street is closed between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West. Adelaide Street West is also closed between John Street and Widmer Street.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and 'use alternate routes.'
Police note the investigation remains ongoing and say anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2222.
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A man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and three people have been arrested after a shooting in downtown Toronto, police say. Officers responded to the sound of gunshots near John Street and Adelaide Street W. around 10:30 p.m., Toronto police said in a post on X. When they arrived, they found a man in his 30s who had been shot. The suspects fled in a vehicle, police said, but three people were later arrested. The victim was taken to hospital where his injuries were found to be life-threatening. A police spokesperson said his condition had not changed as of 8 a.m. Sunday. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
