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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
Man, 33, busted for shooting in city's west end last month
A 33-year-old man was allegedly caught with guns and drugs when he was arrested for a shooting that occurred in the city's west end last month. Toronto Police say officers responded to the shooting in the area of Bloor St. W. and Margueretta St. – east of Lansdowne Ave. – around 1 a.m. on May 18. 'It is alleged that an altercation ensued between the accused and a group of individuals,' Det.-Sgt. Michael Palermo said in a statement released Saturday. Several gunshots were fired towards the group and one man was wounded. Cops hunt suspects after 1 killed and 5 wounded in North York shooting Man shot in 'interaction' left to die on Scarborough sidewalk Young man and youth latest to be charged in double killing in Riverdale 'Members of the Gun and Gang Task Force – Centralized Shooting Response Team commenced an investigation and identified the accused alleged to be responsible for the shooting,' Palermo said. He said the accused was arrested on Wednesday and a search warrant was executed in the area of Allen Rd. and Ranee Ave. – north of Lawrence Ave. W. During the search, officers allegedly seized a loaded handgun that had been modified to fire fully automatic and was fitted with a 22-round capacity magazine, a loaded semi-automatic handgun with a 10 round capacity magazine, three firearm magazines, including a drum-style magazine with a capacity to contain 50 rounds of ammunition, a large quantity of a cocaine, and proceeds of crime over $5,000. Alan Scott MacDonald, of Toronto, is charged with discharging a firearm with intent to wound or endanger life, aggravated assault, unauthorized possession of a loaded restricted firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, three counts of possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, two counts of unauthorized possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, four counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited device, making a firearm automatic, six counts of possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, seven counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime over $5000. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call police at 416-808-2510 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). cdoucette@ @sundoucette
CTV News
8 hours ago
- CTV News
Police charge 33-year-old Toronto man after shooting on Bloor Street West
The firearms Toronto police say they seized following a months long investigation (TPS photos). A 33-year-old Toronto man has been charged following a shooting that injured one person in the Bloor Street West and Margueretta Street area earlier this year. Police say they initially responded to a shooting call just after 1 a.m. on May 18, after an altercation between the suspect and a group of people. It's alleged that the suspect discharged a firearm towards the group and ended up striking one person. On Wednesday, the Toronto police Gun and Gang Task Force identified the suspect, and executed a search warrant near Allen Road and Ranee Avenue. Officials say they seized a fully automatic handgun, a semi‑automatic handgun, three magazines — including a 'drum-style' pack with a 50‑round capacity. In addition to the firearms, police say they found a quantity of cocaine, and proceeds of crime over $5,000. drugs and cash The drugs and cash Toronto police seized following a months long investigation (TPS photos). The suspect, who police identify as 33-year-old, Alan Scott MacDonald, of Toronto, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, discharge of a firearm with intent, making a firearm automatic, and numerous counts of possessing prohibited weapons and drugs for the purpose of trafficking. Police say MacDonald appeared in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Thursday. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact police at 416‑808‑2510.
CTV News
10 hours ago
- CTV News
Police charge 33-year-old Toronto after shooting on Bloor Street West
The firearms Toronto police say they seized following a months long investigation (TPS photos). A 33-year-old Toronto man has been charged following a shooting that injured one person in the Bloor Street West and Margueretta Street area earlier this year. Police say they initially responded to a shooting call just after 1 a.m. on May 18, after an altercation between the suspect and a group of people. It's alleged that the suspect discharged a firearm towards the group and ended up striking one person. On Wednesday, the Toronto police Gun and Gang Task Force identified the suspect, and executed a search warrant near Allen Road and Ranee Avenue. Officials say they seized a fully automatic handgun, a semi‑automatic handgun, three magazines — including a 'drum-style' pack with a 50‑round capacity. In addition to the firearms, police say they found a quantity of cocaine, and proceeds of crime over $5,000. drugs and cash The drugs and cash Toronto police seized following a months long investigation (TPS photos). The suspect, who police identify as 33-year-old, Alan Scott MacDonald, of Toronto, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, discharge of a firearm with intent, making a firearm automatic, and numerous counts of possessing prohibited weapons and drugs for the purpose of trafficking. Police say MacDonald appeared in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Thursday. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact police at 416‑808‑2510.
