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Global News
4 days ago
- General
- Global News
‘Multiple suspects' wanted in Toronto shooting that left 1 dead, 5 hurt
Toronto police say they're looking for 'multiple suspects' after one man was killed and five others were hurt in a shooting Tuesday night Around 8:40 p.m., police said they were called to the area of Flemington Road and Zachary Court, not far south of Yorkdale Mall, for reports of a shooting. Police initially said four people had been shot and were having their injuries assessed by first responders, later updating that number to five. Paramedics, who took the victims to hospital in Toronto, said the number was six. In total, four men and one woman with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds were taken to hospital One man was confirmed dead by police just before 10 p.m. View full screen View full screen Previous Image Next Image Close Modal Gallery Duty Senior Officer Baheer Sarvanandan told reporters at the scene the man was in his 40s, and that police are looking for 'multiple suspects.' He did not have any further information about them. Story continues below advertisement 'This is a very complex, large scene, with many officers attending to the scene to make sure that the ambulances had access and egress to take them to the hospital in time,' he said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Sarvanandan added there was no risk to public safety. Mayor Olivia Chow said in a statement on X she was 'disturbed' by the incident. 'Disturbed by news of the shootings in the Lawrence Heights area this evening. My office is in contact with Toronto Police, who are on scene now and investigating, and the local councillor Deputy Mayor Mike Colle,' she wrote Tuesday night. 'I want to thank the first responders – Toronto Police, Fire and Paramedic services for your work on a very busy and challenging scene.' — with files from Isaac Callan
CTV News
4 days ago
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- CTV News
‘Multiple' suspects sought in North York shooting that left 1 dead, 5 injured
One man is dead and five others are in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a mass shooting in a Toronto neighbourhood. Toronto police say they are looking for 'multiple suspects' after a shooting in Lawrence Heights left one man dead and five others injured Tuesday night. Emergency services received a call for a shooting in the area of Flemington and Zachary Roads near Ranee Avenue and Allen Road just after 8:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found multiple gunshot victims in an alleyway between a highrise and Allen Road. Toronto shooting Police officers work the scene of a shooting in the North York area of Toronto on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Duty Senior Officer Baheer Sarvanandan said a man in his 40s was pronounced dead, and five others, four men and a woman, were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He said police do not have a lot of information about those involved but confirmed there are 'multiple suspects' outstanding. Whether they fled in a vehicle, Sarvanandan said, that's still to be determined as investigators continue to piece together what transpired in the alleyway. He added, 'There's no risk to public safety.' Toronto shooting First responders work the scene of a shooting in the North York area of Toronto on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Sarvanandan described the scene as 'large and complex.' While the shooting took place in the alleyway, he said there were secondary scenes where the victims were located shortly after the shooting. When asked if the shooting was random or targeted, Sarvanandan said, 'I don't have the full information, but it is an ongoing investigation.' He noted that police have not recovered any firearms. Investigators have set up a command post in the area of Ranee Avenue and Flemington Road as they canvass for witnesses and evidence. Witness seeing 'puddles of blood' Another resident of the highrise who did not want to give his name told reporters at the scene that he was in his bedroom when he heard 10 to 20 gunshots. 'It just was so loud that it came through,' he recounted. He then went out to his balcony to check what was happening and saw multiple vehicles speeding away. When he got down, he recalled seeing a 'commotion' in the alleyway and 'puddles of blood.' Toronto shooting Toronto police are on the scene of a shooting near Zachary Court and Flemington Road on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. 'There was a lot of blood and a lot of people yelling and screaming,' the resident said, adding that life-saving measures were being performed on a number of individuals. A video sent by another person who lives in a building appears to show the aftermath, with several individuals lying on the ground being helped by others as police and paramedics arrive. Another resident, who did not want to appear on camera, told CTV News Toronto that he was working when he heard about 20 gunshots. He initially thought it was fireworks, as the area hadn't had a shooting in a couple of years. He recalled the gunshots were fired in 'pretty quick' succession. Mayor reacts Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she is 'disturbed' by the shooting and her office is in contact with police. 'I want to thank the first responders - Toronto Police, Fire and Paramedic services for your work on a very busy and challenging scene,' Chow said. Toronto shooting Police officers work the scene of a shooting in the North York area of Toronto on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Speaking to CP24 at the scene, Coun. Mike Colle, who represents the area, said he was 'very upset.' 'It's really wild, wild west scene up here tonight,' he said. 'It's very, very disappointing and very, very upsetting to see this happen, because we've had really peace and quiet up here in Lawrence Heights for the last number of years, and to see this peace broken by this incredible irresponsible use of guns,' Cole said.
Toronto Star
18-05-2025
- Toronto Star
Three children killed after vehicle struck by allegedly impaired driver exiting Highway 401 near Etobicoke
What we know so far Two boys, 15 and 13, and their six-year-old sister have died. Two adults and a 10-year-old child have non-life-threatening injuries. Ethan Lehouillier, 19, of Georgetown has been charged with impaired driving. Three children are dead with a fourth child, their mother and a second adult in hospital after an allegedly impaired driver struck their vehicle. Toronto police responded to the collision on Renforth Drive near the Highway 401 eastbound off-ramp just after 12:30 a.m. on Sunday. A 19-year-old was driving in a vehicle alone when he struck a vehicle that had stopped with six occupants inside, police said in a post on X. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Two children who were riding in the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene and a third was pronounced dead in hospital. A fourth child was taken to a trauma centre in serious but non-life-threatening condition. Two adults in a vehicle, a man and woman in their 30s, were taken to trauma centres in serious but non-life-threatening condition. The 19-year-old driver was arrested at the scene and is facing charges related to impaired driving, police said. The mangled remains of two vehicles were towed away from the crash site at around 10:20 a.m. Sunday, as police continued their investigation at the scene of the fatal crash. Debris was strewn all over the roadway near the entrance of the ramp to Highway 427 South from Renforth Drive. Access to Renforth Drive remains closed at Eglinton Avenue West. Fire crews and police were observed at the scene located near Highway 401 and Renforth Drive. Fire crews left the scene shortly before 11 a.m., but three police cruisers remained on site, two of which were being used to block vehicle and pedestrian access to Renforth Drive near the crash site ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Investigators allege a 19-year-old man driving a 2015 Dodge Caravan was travelling at a high speed when he lost control of the vehicle on the exit ramp and crashed into a northbound 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The Pacifica had been stopped at a red light when it was hit, acting inspector Baheer Sarvanandan said in an update. The Dodge Caravan, travelling eastbound, had been exiting the 401 off-ramp when it failed to stop at the red light, drove over a raised median and collided with the north-facing Pacifica. The Pacifica's driver, a 40-year-old man, along with two passengers, a 35-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy, were rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A 13-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy died on the scene, while a 6-year-old girl was pronounced dead in hospital, police said. The 35-year-old woman was the mother of the four children in the van, while the driver was an acquaintance, officers said. The Dodge driver, Ethan Lehouillier of Georgetown, has been charged with three counts each of impaired operation causing death, impaired operation causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. He was arrested at the scene. The crash is one of the worst since three children and their grandfather were killed after an impaired driver ran a stop sign in Vaughan in 2015, crashing into the family's vehicle. Marco Muzzo pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death and bodily harm. With file from FATAL COLLISION: 2/2 - Solo occupant of vehicle, a male driver, 19 was arrested at the scene and faces Impaired Driving related charges - Renforth Drive remains closed in the area for investigation - Witnesses, contact @TrafficServices 416-808-1900 ^lb — Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) May 18, 2025
