1 Man Dead, 4 Hurt After Shooting Spree Outside Toronto High School: Toronto, ON – A shooting incident near Mount Olive Drive and Kipling Avenue has left one man dead and four others injured, Toronto police confirmed late Sunday night. The incident occurred shortly before 11 p.m., sparking a rapid response from emergency services and law enforcement to the scene.
According to Toronto Police Service, five individuals were shot during the incident, all of whom were adults. Paramedics quickly arrived and transported the victims to local hospitals for urgent medical care. Tragically, one of the victims, a man in his 50s, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The identities of the other victims have not been released, but police stated that they are currently being treated for serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Witnesses reported seeing a black truck fleeing the area following the shooting, prompting a search by police for the suspected vehicle. In response to the shooting, the Toronto District School Board announced the closure of North Albion Collegiate, which is located at the intersection where the shooting took place. The closure was due to the ongoing police investigation near the high school. The incident has shaken the Mount Olive community, with local residents expressing shock and concern over the violence that occurred in their neighborhood.
Toronto Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting or the whereabouts of the black truck to come forward and assist with their investigation. They can be reached at 416-808-2222 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477). The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and police are expected to provide further updates as more information becomes available. This report by The Canadian Press was first published on June 3, 2024.
