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.
Police are investigating a shooting at 121 Humber Avenue that sent two teenagers to the hospital on Sunday, June 19, 2022. (Simon Sheehan / CP24)
“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 at Amaranth Courth, south of Allen Road and Lawrence Avenue West.
Police have filmed a shooting scene in Amaranth Courth, near Lawrence West Avenue and Allen Road, on Sunday, June 19, 2022.
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 for a third shot more than two miles off the Lotherton Pathway, near Caledonia Road and Lawrence West Avenue.
Upon arrival, police located a man without vital signs, Lee said. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
No homicide investigators have been called in to investigate the attack.
Police are at the scene of a shooting at Lotherton Pathway, Caledonia Road and Lawrence Avenue West on Sunday, June 19, 2022. (Simon Sheehan / CP24)
“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”.
Later in the night, police responded to another shooting in the area of McCowan Road and Milner Avenue. Four people were found with gunshot wounds and taken to hospital.