Emergency crews were first called to 121 Humber Boulevard, near Weston Road and Black Creek Drive, at 2:42 p.m. for shooting reports.
Toronto Const. Alex Lee said police located a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old boy who were suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were rushed to hospital in critical condition.
“It’s worrying, especially when young people are being shot,” Lee said.
He noted that up to 15 shots were heard in the area.
“We have already spoken to many witnesses. As you can tell, there are many apartments behind us and mansions. We want to thank the residents of the community who came out and helped us with the first information,” he said.
“I want to confirm the fact that we have developed all the available resources in the area to keep the area safe.”
TWO MORE SHOTS
Around 4:17 p.m., Lee said police responded to another shooting in the Allen Road and Lawrence Avenue West area.
When they arrived, police located a man with a gunshot wound. Lee said the victim was rushed to hospital.
It is in critical condition.
Minutes later, at 4:24 p.m., police were called in for a third shot at Caledonia Road and Lawrence Avenue West.
Upon arrival, police located a man without vital signs, Lee said. There is no information about his condition.
“We have specialized units, our weapons and gangs have been deployed, and our neighborhood officers are in the area,” Lee said.
He noted that police have not yet received any suspicious information about the three shootings.
“It’s hard every day, but especially on Father’s Day, and many of us are dads. And that touches the house,” Lee said, calling the shootings “brazen.”
“It’s a matter of concern. But we want to reassure the community that we have all the support we have with the Toronto police and victim services to help these families. And we’ll make sure the community feels safe and supported. space”.
