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Global News
3 days ago
- Global News
Police name victim in Toronto shooting that killed 1, injured 5
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Police have named the man killed in a Toronto shooting spree on Tuesday night, during which five others were injured and rushed to hospital. Before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Toronto police and paramedics were called to an area south of Yorkdale Mall for reports of a shooting that had left several people injured. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Police said three armed male suspects approach a group of people and opened fire, hitting several. They then fled the area. The five people injured were made up of four men and a woman. They were aged 17, 17, 19, 25 and 30 years old. A sixth gunshot victim died after being taken to hospital. He was identified by police on Friday as 31-year-old Yahya Ahmed-Mohamoud from Toronto. Investigators are still searching for the three suspects in the case.
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Wheelchair-bound victim identified in deadly Lawrence Heights gun violence
Police have identified 31-year-old Yahya Ahmed-Mohamoud, of Toronto, as the wheelchair-bound victim fatally shot in an eruption of violence in Lawrence Heights earlier this week. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto Police said five others were wounded outside a condo complex near Yorkdale Mall, at Varna Dr. and Ranee Ave. Cops said three suspects approached a group of people, produced firearms and shot into the group before fleeing. Multiple suspects remain outstanding. Among those who suffered non-life-threatening injuries were a 19-year-old man, a 25-year-old man, an 18-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman and a 17-year-old youth. The sixth person, shot multiple times, was identified on Friday as Ahmed-Mohamoud. He died in hospital on Tuesday night. An image of the victim, who sources said was bound to a wheelchair after being injured in a previous shooting, has been released. A bird's-eye view of a Toronto Police officer taking pictures at a crime scene in Lawrence Heights on June 4, 2025, the day after one person was killed and five wounded in a mass shooting. JACK BOLAND/TORONTO SUN Several videos circulating on social media after the shooting, which some TV stations obtained, showed a chaotic scene with police and paramedics arriving on scene, while residents tried to save the lives of those shot. Read More The video also showed people who possibly knew the victims, getting into confrontations and pushing matches with officers. Police said they believe the shooting was targeted. It's Toronto's 13th homicide of 2025. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-7400, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at RECOMMENDED VIDEO Olympics NHL Toronto & GTA Editorial Cartoons Ontario
