1 dead following 3 separate shootings in Toronto Thursday evening

Gun violence plagued Toronto Thursday evening, with three separate shootings occurring in the city near the Eaton Centre, Regent Park, and in Scarborough.

One shooting left a male victim dead, while the extent of the other victims’ injuries remain unknown.

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Police say they were called to the area of Dundas and Sumach streets near Regent Park around 10 pm after receiving reports of a male being shot in the area.

At the time, officers said a group of people were seen leaving the scene in a car at a high speed.

SHOOTING:
Dundas St + Sumach St
– In or near the park
– Multiple shots heard
– Reports of male shot
– Group of people fleeing the scene
– Car leaving at high speed#GO1806345
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) September 20, 2019

Shortly after, police were called to the area of Middlefield Road and McNicoll Avenue after receiving reports that a man was shot and reportedly unconscious.

When officers arrived at the scene, they located the victim with obvious signs of trauma.

Police said the area was closed while medics worked on the victim.

However, despite their efforts, medics were not able to save the victim and he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

SHOOTING:
Middlefield Rd + McNicoll Av
– The victim has succumbed to his injuries
– He has been pronounced deceased on scene
– Homicide investigators will investigating
– Anyone with info call 416 808-7400
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) September 20, 2019

Just after 11 pm, police responded to a shooting near the Eaton Centre, after receiving reports of a man shooting at a car.

Police said they also received reports of bullets hitting the building.

However, there were no injuries reported.

SHOOTING:
Eaton Centre Plaza
– Multiple shots reported
– Reports of a man shooting at a car
– Suspect has fled the scene
– Reports of bullets hitting the building
– No injuries reported#GO1806831
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) September 20, 2019

As of Monday, September 16, there have been 311 shootings in the city, 29 of these resulted in death, according to Toronto police shooting statistics.