It was another busy Friday for Toronto police, as officers responded to six shooting calls in less than 12 hours.
In the bloodiest incident, officers say five people were shot near Jane Street and Woolner Avenue, just north of St. Clair Avenue West.
All five were rushed to hospital, with one of them fighting for his life.
A heavy police presence could be seen and heard around the neighbourhood, but no arrests have been announced.
Witnesses reported seeing a black SUV speeding away from the crime scene.
SHOOTING: (UPDATE)
Jane St & Woolner Ave
– police o/s investigating
– there are now 5 shooting victims in total
– all shooting victims are at hospital
– ongoing investigation
– any info pls call 4168082222/8081200/222TIPS#GO1281439
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 11, 2020
Earlier in the day, another man was shot just outside of the Scarborough Town Centre.
Investigators say he was taken to hospital in serious condition.
There’s no official word on any arrests, but officers say they’re looking for a dark coloured SUV.
SHOOTING: (UPDATE)
Scarborough Town Centre
– police o/s
– officers confirmed shooting occurred outside
– mall entrance #3 is currently closed
– suspects took off in a vehicle
– suspect vehicle described as a dark coloured SUV
– any info call 4168082222/8084300#GO1278229
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 10, 2020
Around 4 p.m., police were called about an apparent drive-by shooting near Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East.
No one was hurt, but a vehicle was found nearby, riddled with bullet holes.
Officers located a number of crime scenes and shell casings.
Police are searching for the shooter, described as a Black man behind the wheel of a black SUV.
SHOOTING: (UPDATE)
Don Mills Rd & Eglinton Ave E
– police o/s
– witnesses in the area informed several gunshots heard
– confirmed shooting
– evidence of gunfire – numerous bullet holes found on a vehicle
– no reported injuries/victims
– heavy police presence#GO1279010
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 10, 2020
There were also no apparent victims of a shooting near Victoria Park Avenue, north of St. Clair.
However, officers say someone shot at a residential home and found a parked vehicle filled with bullet holes.
Yet again, investigators are hunting for a black SUV and two men who were wearing masks.
SHOOTING: (UPDATE)
Parma Crt & Victoria Park Ave
– heavy police presence o/s
– suspect vehicle: black colored SUV, last seen S/B Parma Crt
– suspects described as: 1) male/black, black hoodie, blue jeans, gloves, mask
2) male/brown, green jacket, black pants, mask#GO1281044
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 11, 2020
There also was a large group reported firing guns at a vehicle on Kipling Avenue, south of Steeles.
Investigators say six or seven shooters fired at a vehicle that took off.
No reported injuries and, once again, no word on any arrests.
SHOOTING:
Kipling Ave & Kidron Valley Dr
– reports of multiple gun shots heard in the area
– police o/s
– confirmed shooting
– evidence of gunfire – numerous shell casings found
– info 6-7 male suspects firing at a vehicle that fled
– no reported injuries/victim#GO1281509
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 11, 2020
Finally, a shooting was reported around 1:22 a.m. in a neighbourhood close to Lawrence Avenue East and the DVP.
Officers didn’t find any victims, but did find more shell casings.
No official word on any suspects.
SHOOTING:
Cassandra Blvd & Whitefriars Dr
– call came in at 1:22 a.m.
– multiple gun shots heard in the area
– police o/s
– confirmed shooting
– evidence of gunfire – several shell casings located
– no reported injuries/victims
– ongoing investigation#GO1282235
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 11, 2020
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