A 55-year-old man has died following an incident where he was shot multiple times by police officers at the Danforth GO station in Toronto. The province's police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has invoked its mandate and taken over the investigation.
Details of the Danforth GO Station Incident
The shooting occurred on the morning of Saturday, December 6, 2025. According to initial reports, the confrontation led to officers discharging their firearms, striking the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The SIU, which is automatically called in to investigate incidents involving police that result in serious injury, death, or allegations of sexual assault, has not released the identity of the deceased.
CP24 reporter Steve Ryan provided live updates from outside the transit station as the situation unfolded. The area around the station was cordoned off for several hours as forensic teams and SIU investigators collected evidence and spoke to witnesses. The SIU has assigned a team of investigators and forensic specialists to the case.
The SIU Investigation is Now Underway
The Special Investigations Unit is now in the early stages of its probe. Their investigation will seek to determine the exact circumstances that led to the fatal shooting. Standard procedure involves identifying and interviewing witness officers and civilian witnesses, examining physical evidence, and reviewing any available video footage, which may include CCTV from the transit station or body-worn cameras from the involved officers.
The SIU has stated that it will provide further updates as the investigation progresses. The unit's mandate is to maintain transparency and public confidence in policing by conducting independent investigations of these serious incidents.
Community Impact and Ongoing Questions
This fatal shooting marks another serious police-involved incident in the Greater Toronto Area and will inevitably raise questions about police use of force and crisis intervention protocols. The Danforth GO station is a major transit hub in the city's east end, and the incident has shaken the local community.
As the SIU continues its work, many details remain unclear, including what prompted the initial police interaction and the events that escalated to gunfire. The investigation is expected to take several months before a final report is issued, which will detail the findings and any potential charges or recommendations.
