A man is dead after a shooting Sunday night in the Rexdale area of Toronto, marking another violent incident in the city. Toronto Police reported receiving calls around 8 p.m. about a shooting in an apartment building near Rexdale Boulevard and Queen's Plate Drive, east of Woodbine Racetrack. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim who was pronounced dead at the scene. No further details have been released, and police are urging anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-2300.
Separate Highway 401 Crash Leaves One Critical
In a separate incident early Sunday morning, a person remains in critical condition following a crash on Highway 401 in Mississauga, believed to be linked to street racing. Ontario Provincial Police reported that around midnight, two vehicles were racing in the westbound express lanes near Renforth Drive, south of Toronto Pearson International Airport. One driver struck a person who had stopped on the shoulder to check a tractor-trailer load. The victim was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver involved remained at the scene, while the other vehicle fled. Both cars were BMWs. Two left lanes remained closed Sunday afternoon, causing delays.
Daytime Shooting in Fort York
Earlier Sunday afternoon, Toronto Police responded to a shooting in the Fort York area. At approximately 2:30 p.m., reports of gunfire near Queens Wharf Road and Fort York Boulevard led officers to a man in his 20s with a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled in a red SUV, and police believe the incident was targeted. Anyone with information is asked to call 416-808-1400.
East-End Brawl Leaves Two Injured
On Friday night, a fight in the Queen and Leslie Streets area escalated, resulting in one person being slashed with an edged weapon and another sprayed with a noxious substance. Police responded around 10:30 p.m. to the east-end disturbance. The slashing victim was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Two suspects are being sought: one in his 20s wearing a blue sweatshirt, and another also in his 20s wearing a black T-shirt and black hat. Tips can be directed to 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477.
