A person is dead following a brazen daylight shooting in Scarborough on Monday afternoon, prompting a major police response near the University of Toronto's satellite campus. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and triggered a safety alert from the university.
Police Response and Scene Details
Emergency crews were called to the area of Old Ring Road and Military Trail, just south of Ellesmere Road, at approximately 3:34 p.m. on December 23, 2025. According to Toronto Police Operations, officers arrived to find an individual suffering from a serious gunshot wound.
Despite the efforts of first responders, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. The Toronto Police Homicide Unit has been notified and has taken over the investigation. Police have not yet released information about potential suspects or a motive, and the identity of the deceased has not been made public.
University of Toronto Issues Safety Alert
The shooting's proximity to the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) campus prompted an immediate institutional response. The university issued an alert on its website, stating it had received reports of a shooting in the Highland Creek Valley at UTSC.
The alert provided clear instructions to the campus community:
- Individuals already inside a UTSC building were told to stay where they are and await further instructions.
- Anyone outdoors near the site was advised to leave the area immediately or seek safe shelter.
- The public was urged to avoid the area until further notice from authorities.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
The investigation remains active, with homicide detectives canvassing the area for evidence and witnesses. The Old Ring Road and Military Trail area, known for its proximity to the university's expansive ravine system, became the focus of a significant police presence that extended into the evening.
This fatal shooting adds to concerns about violent crime in the city and marks a disturbing incident near a major academic institution. Police are urging anyone with information, including dashcam or surveillance footage from the area around the time of the shooting, to come forward and contact the Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
As the investigation continues, the community awaits answers regarding the circumstances that led to this deadly act of violence in the middle of the afternoon.
