One male, one female suffering life threatening injuries after daytime shooting in downtown Toronto
One male and one female are suffering “life threatening” injuries after a daytime shooting downtown Toronto on Tuesday afternoon.
Toronto police first reported the incident around 4:16 pm, saying the shooting took place at King Street West and Peter Street.
Police say various callers reported multiple gunshots being heard.
SHOOTING:
King St W & Peter St
– multiple callers reporting multiple gun shots heard
– reports of people screaming & running
– police o/s – confirmed shooting
– located male victim suffering from gun shot wounds
– @TorontoMedics responding
– will update#GO971451
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) May 26, 2020
Police also said there were reports of people screaming and running.
An update confirmed that there are two shooting victims, one male and one female, with Toronto Medics reporting that the “injuries are life-threatening.”
A firearm has been recovered with the police “setting up for an emergency run” and “confirming” information on the alleged suspect.
SHOOTING: (UPDATE)
King St W & Peter St
– police o/s
– firearm recovered
– confirmed there are 2 shooting victims: 1 male & 1 female
– @TorontoMedics o/s, advised injuries are life threatening
– setting up for emergency run
– confirming suspect info
– will update#GO971451
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) May 26, 2020
The investigation is ongoing.
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