A woman in her 20s is in critical condition after a shooting near Kennedy Rd and Sheppard Ave E in Scarborough. Police have one suspect in custody.
Late-Night Shooting Leaves Woman Hospitalized
A woman in her 20s is in critical condition following a shooting on Thursday night in Scarborough, Toronto police confirmed.
Incident Location and Timing
The incident occurred shortly after 9:30 p.m. in a commercial plaza near the intersection of Kennedy Road and Sheppard Avenue East. The area, home to several retail outlets including a Walmart, quickly drew police attention after multiple reports of gunfire.
Victim and Emergency Response
The injured woman was seen being taken out of the Walmart on a stretcher by emergency crews. Paramedics transported her to a local trauma centre, where she remains in critical condition as of Friday morning.
Ongoing Police Investigation
Toronto police have arrested one individual in connection with the shooting. However, investigators believe additional suspects may have fled the scene in a vehicle. Officers are continuing to canvass the area and review surveillance footage to identify those involved.
Separate but Unrelated Incident Nearby
Authorities clarified that this shooting is unrelated to a separate police-involved incident concerning a stolen vehicle in the same general area. That investigation is also ongoing, but no connection between the two has been established.
Community Urged to Remain Vigilant
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has dashcam or surveillance footage from the area between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to contact them or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers. The plaza remains under investigation, and increased police presence will continue through the weekend.
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