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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
One dead after Saturday night shooting in Toronto's west end: police
A male in his teens is dead after a shooting in Toronto's west end on Saturday night, police said. Police said they responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Emmett Avenue and Jane Street just after 10 p.m., where officers found the victim with a gunshot wound. Det. Sgt. Phillip Campbell said the male was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead. "We can understand how concerning incidents like this are to members of the community," Campbell said at a news conference Sunday afternoon. "We want to assure the public that we are dedicating all necessary resources to this investigation to find those responsible." Campbell said police do not have a suspect description at this time, but said the suspect fled after the shooting. He said officers will remain in the area as they canvass for video footage and witnesses. "It's way early. There's lots of people that we want to interview. There's lots of family that we wanna talk to. As you can imagine, it is pretty sensitive to some people," Campbell said. Campbell urged anyone with information to contact investigators. "Every time this happens, somebody loses somebody they love and care about, and it's pretty harmful," he said. "It has a ripple effect on the community." This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 8, 2025. Rianna Lim, The Canadian Press
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
A male in his teens is dead following shooting near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street: police
Toronto police speak to reporters about what happened and the latest details regarding the victim and suspect(s) who fled. A male in his teens has died following a late-night shooting in Toronto's west end, police say. Toronto police responded to reports of gunfire near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street just after 10 p.m. Saturday. When officers arrived, they say they located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital by paramedics, where he later died of his injuries. No suspect information has been released. Det. Philip Campbell Det. Philip Campbell speaking to reporters Sunday June 8, 2025 (CP24 photo). 'This investigation is still in the very early stages,' Det. Philip Campbell told reporters at a news conference Sunday afternoon. 'What I can tell you is that the victim is a male in his teens.' Campbell said officers remain on scene canvassing for video, speaking with witnesses, and gathering evidence. 'We want to assure the public that we are dedicating all necessary resources to this investigation to find those responsible,' he said. Police are asking anyone with information including dashcam or home security footage from the area to contact the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit or Crime Stoppers anonymously. 'Members of the public who live in this neighbourhood can expect to see an increased police presence as we conduct our investigation,' Campbell added. With files from CTV News Toronto's Allison Hurst
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Teenage boy dead after shooting near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street: police
CP24's Melissa Duggan on scene with the latest updates from police who are now treating the investigation as a homicide. A teenage boy is dead following a late-night shooting in Toronto's west end, police say. Toronto police responded to reports of gunfire near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street just after 10 p.m. Saturday. When officers arrived, they say they located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital by paramedics, where he later died of his injuries. 'This investigation is still in the very early stages,' Det. Philip Campbell told reporters at a news conference Sunday afternoon. 'What I can tell you is that the victim is a male in his teens.' Det. Philip Campbell Det. Philip Campbell speaking to reporters Sunday June 8, 2025 (CP24 photo). No suspect information has been released. Campbell said officers remain on scene canvassing for video, speaking with witnesses and gathering evidence. 'We want to assure the public that we are dedicating all necessary resources to this investigation to find those responsible,' he said. Police are asking anyone with information including dash cam or home security footage from the area to contact the homicide and missing persons unit. 'Members of the public who live in this neighborhood can expect to see an increased police presence as we conduct our investigation,' Campbell added.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Man dies after shooting near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street: police
Toronto police investigating after man dies in hospital following reports of gunfire near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street on Saturday June 7, 2025 (CP24 photo). A man in hospital has died Sunday morning after an alleged shooting in Toronto's west end late last night, officials say. Toronto police say officers responded to reports of gunfire near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street just after 10 p.m. When they arrived, they say officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital by paramedics but later succumb to his injuries. Police say the suspect fled the area before officers arrived, adding that the homicide unit is now investigating. No suspect description has been released but police are asking anyone with information to come forward. This is a developing news story, more details to come...
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Man injured in shooting near Emmett Avenue and Jane street: police
A Toronto police officer's uniform is seen during a press conference in Toronto on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston A man has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Toronto's west end Saturday night. Toronto police say officers responded to reports of gunfire near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street just after 10 p.m. When they arrived, officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital by paramedics. His condition has not been released. Police say the suspect fled the area before officers arrived. The investigation is ongoing.
