Toronto Police say a woman was found shot inside a downtown apartment Saturday morning and was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Officers responded to the building in the Jarvis and Dundas Streets area at 9:30 a.m., police said on social media. The victim was found inside an apartment unit suffering from unspecified injuries. "Female victim transported to hospital by ambulance with serious injuries," police said in a subsequent update. No suspect description is available at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-5100.
Brampton ATM Robberies Arrest
A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged following robberies during bank withdrawals this spring in Brampton. Peel Regional Police said three incidents occurred between March and June in the area of Chinguacousy Road and Queen Street East. "In each case, the suspect allegedly waited inside automated teller machine (ATM) vestibules and targeted victims after they withdrew cash," police said in a statement. Once the victims completed their transactions, the suspect assaulted them and stole their money. One of the victims was a senior citizen. Investigators identified the suspect and conducted surveillance, leading to his arrest on Tuesday. Sureshkumaran Rajaputhiran was charged with three counts of robbery and held for a bail hearing. Peel Police reminded residents to be aware of their surroundings at all times, particularly when using ATMs or handling cash withdrawals. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 905-453-2121, ext. 2233, or leave an anonymous tip by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Man and Woman Found Dead in Barrie
A man and woman were found dead inside a Barrie residence Saturday morning following a wellness check by police officers. Barrie Police said on social media that two bodies were found in a home in the area of St. Vincent Street and Osprey Ridge Road in the city's north end. "The victims are believed to be known to each other, and the incident appears to be isolated," police said in a statement. There will be a police presence in the area as the investigation continues. No further information was provided surrounding the circumstances of the deaths.
Shots Fired in Separate Overnight Incidents
Toronto Police say gunshots rang out overnight in two separate incidents in the city. The first incident occurred at 1:45 a.m. in the Jamestown Crescent and John Garland Boulevard area, east of Martin Grove Road, in Rexdale. Officers responded to sounds of shots and located evidence of gunfire in the area near a park. No injuries were reported. Less than three hours later, a second shooting happened downtown in the area of Baldwin and Beverley Streets, near Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West, shortly before 4:30 a.m. Police said evidence of gunfire was located in the residential area and a home was damaged. In both incidents, there were no reported injuries and the investigations are ongoing.
