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CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
Toronto mayor says Lawrence Heights residents are ‘traumatized' following deadly shooting
Toronto police say the man killed in a 'brazen' Lawrence Heights shooting Tuesday night – that left five others injured – was in a wheelchair. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow visited Lawrence Heights Thursday morning following a deadly shooting in the neighbourhood and says some residents are 'traumatized.' 'There was a lot of grief, which I completely understand. Losing a loved one, or watching your neighbours being gunned down, traumatized by violence, scared, really scared for their kids,' Chow said alongside Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw after meeting with members of the community. 'It was a difficult conversation, but critically important,' she said. One person was killed and five others were injured Tuesday night when shots rang out at Ranee Avenue and Varna Drive, near Yorkdale mall, where police say armed suspects walked up to a group of people and opened fire. A 31-year-old man, who was in a wheelchair, suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital where he later died. He has not been identified by police. Five other victims, ranging in ages from 17 to 30 years old, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Coun. Mike Colle, who joined Chow and Demkiw in Lawrence Heights on Thursday, previously told CP24 that the deceased was left paralyzed from a separate 2018 shooting. Police say the Tuesday night shooting was targeted and that they're looking for three armed suspects, all of whom are described as males, with slim to average builds, wearing dark clothing and face coverings. Police would not say if the shooting was gang related, but note the investigation is ongoing.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Mayor, police chief to visit Lawrence Heights neighbourhood after man in wheelchair shot dead
Toronto police say the man killed in a 'brazen' Lawrence Heights shooting Tuesday night – that left five others injured – was in a wheelchair. Toronto's mayor and chief of police will visit Lawrence Heights Thursday morning following a deadly shooting in the neighbourhood as a search continues for the suspects. Mayor Olivia Chow's office says she and Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw will meet with residents to discuss community safety after one person was killed and five others were injured Tuesday night. Chow previously said she was 'disturbed' by the incident at Ranee Avenue and Varna Drive, near Yorkdale mall, where police say armed suspects walked up to a group of people and opened fire. A 31-year-old man, who was in a wheelchair, suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital where he later died. He has not been identified by police. Five other victims, ranging in ages from 17 to 30-years-old, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Demkiw called the shooting 'deeply unsettling' at a news conference on Wednesday and underscored that he believes investigators will find the suspects. 'This kind of brazen violence, this disregard for human life, is completely unacceptable,' he said. Coun. Mike Colle, who will join Chow and Demkiw in Lawrence Heights on Thursday, told CP24 that the deceased was left paralyzed in a 2018 shooting. Police say the shooting was targeted and that they're looking for three armed suspects, all of whom are described as males, with slim to average builds, wearing dark clothing and face coverings. Police would not say if the shooting was gang related.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Mayor Chow, Toronto police chief to visit Lawrence Heights following deadly 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 Toronto's mayor and chief of police will visit Lawrence Heights Thursday morning following a deadly shooting in the neighbourhood as a search continues for the suspects. Mayor Olivia Chow's office says she and Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw will meet with residents to discuss community safety after one person was killed and five others were injured Tuesday night. Chow previously said she was 'disturbed' by the incident at Ranee Avenue and Varna Drive, near Yorkdale mall, where police say armed suspects walked up to a group of people and opened fire. A 31-year-old man, who was in a wheelchair, suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital where he later died. He has not been identified by police. Five other victims, ranging in ages from 17 to 30-years-old, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Demkiw called the shooting 'deeply unsettling' at a news conference on Wednesday and underscored that he believes investigators will find the suspects. 'This kind of brazen violence, this disregard for human life, is completely unacceptable,' he said. Coun. Mike Colle, who will join Chow and Demkiw in Lawrence Heights on Thursday, told CP24 that the deceased was left paralyzed in a 2018 shooting. Police say the shooting was targeted and that they're looking for three armed suspects, all of whom are described as males, with slim to average builds, wearing dark clothing and face coverings. Police would not say if the shooting was gang related.
Globe and Mail
6 days ago
- General
- Globe and Mail
Toronto police searching for three suspects after shooting near mall leaves one dead, five injured
Toronto police are looking for three suspects after a shooting in Toronto left one man dead and five others injured Tuesday evening. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday afternoon, Det. Sgt. Tiffany Castell said officers responded to the area of Ranee Avenue and Varna Drive near Yorkdale Shopping Centre in North York around 8:30 p.m. She said three suspects approached a group of people and shot them before fleeing the area. Castell said all three suspects were carrying firearms. The suspects are described as males with slim to average builds, wearing dark clothing and face coverings. Castell said six people were shot, including a 31-year-old man who was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Castell said the victim was in a wheelchair when he was shot. 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 were also shot and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. 'This remains an active investigation,' Castell said. 'We are asking anyone with information or video footage to come forward. That includes dashcam footage.' Castell said police believe the shooting was targeted and officers are investigating whether it was gang-related. 'This kind of violence causes a lot of pain and anxiety in our communities,' said Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw. 'We will do everything we can to find those responsible for last night's brazen violence in Lawrence Heights.'
CTV News
6 days ago
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- CTV News
Man killed in Lawrence Heights shooting was using wheelchair: police
Toronto police say the man killed in a 'brazen' Lawrence Heights shooting Tuesday night – that left five others injured – was using a wheelchair when he was gunned down. Officers were called to the outdoor space near Ranee Avenue and Varna Drive, not far from Yorkdale mall, at 8:30 p.m. for reports of shots fired. When police arrived at the scene, they found a 31-year-old man suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to hospital where he later died. He has not been identified. Five others, including four men and one woman, ranging in ages from 17 to 30-years-old, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw addressed the incident while providing an update on the separate March 7 mass shooting at the Piper Arms Pub in Scarborough. 'What happened last night in Lawrence Heights is also deeply unsettling. This kind of brazen violence, this disregard for human life, is completely unacceptable,' he said. 'Please be assured that investigators are working diligently to determine what took place and hold those responsible accountable.' Investigators said they believe Tuesday night's shooting was targeted, but wouldn't say if there was any connection to gangs. 'We're within 24 hours of the shooting having occurred, so we're looking at every avenue,' Det. Sgt. Tiffany Castell said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. Police say they're looking for three armed suspects, all of whom are described as males, with slim to average builds, wearing dark clothing and face coverings. The motive behind the attack is unclear at this point, however investigators said there is currently no risk to public safety. Witnesses say they heard up to 20 shots Witnesses to the shooting say they heard as many as 20 shots fired. 'I had the doors closed, I was watching TV, and I didn't realize anything was going on until, all of a sudden, she (my dog) freaked out, I looked out the window and saw cops coming.' Another resident, who also asked not to be identified, said she was putting her children to bed when she heard the shots ring out. 'And then when I looked outside, I saw someone in a wheelchair that was slumped over, and I saw a girl and a couple other people that seemed to be injured. It was a big scene, people coming over trying to help. It was just chaotic, and it looked terrible,' she said. 'I'm still in shock myself that I saw something like that. It's just terrible and I think that it's going to stick with me for a bit.' A resident who lives in a highrise near Ranee and Varna said he saw 'puddles of blood' when he arrived at the scene. Neighbours say the area where the shooting occurred is a popular hangout for people, especially in the summer months when the temperature warms up. Dozens of evidence markers could be seen on the ground there Wednesday morning. Those who live nearby told CP24 that the victims were gathered on a bench when the suspects approached and opened fire. Lawrence Heights 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 (Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press) Toronto mayor calls situation 'difficult' Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow spoke about the incident at an unrelated event Wednesday morning. She called the situation 'difficult' as police try to piece together the series of events that led to the shooting. 'I want to give condolence to the people that were shot last night up in the North York neighborhood…We're working with police to get to the bottom of it,' Chow said, pointing to the importance of the city's Summer Safety Plan, which was launched yesterday and aims to connect children to summer programming amid ongoing gun violence. With files from Bryann Aguilar With files from Bryann Aguilar
