On a Tuesday afternoon, a tragic incident unfolded near the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Campus, resulting in the death of a person due to a shooting. Authorities reported that emergency crews were dispatched to the Old Ring Road and Military Trail area, located south of Ellesmere Road, shortly after 3:30 p.m. However, updates indicated that the actual scene of the incident was closer to Old Kingston Road and the Highland Creek Trail.
A passerby walking through the wooded trail discovered a victim suffering from a serious gunshot wound. Upon the arrival of the police, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The discovery shocked the local community, which was advised to remain vigilant.
UTSC Lockdown Lifted
In response to the incident, the University of Toronto issued an alert notifying staff and students that the shooting had occurred in the Highland Creek Valley. The alert directed individuals inside UTSC buildings to remain where they were and urged anyone outdoors near the area to leave immediately or seek safe shelter. As the situation developed, police communicated with the university and later advised it to lift the lockdown. Before 6 p.m., the university confirmed that individuals within campus buildings could exit safely. However, they cautioned that the pathways into the Valley would remain closed, advising community members to avoid that area until further notice.
Toronto police's homicide squad officers subsequently arrived on the scene to investigate the shooting. Duty Inspector Jeff Allington addressed the media later in the evening, indicating that the victim appeared to be an adult but did not disclose any further information regarding the identity of the deceased or any potential suspects involved in the incident.
Inspector Allington reassured the public that there was no ongoing threat to the general campus community and clarified that this situation was not viewed as being caused by an "active shooter." The lack of detailed descriptions regarding both the victim and the suspect has left many questions unanswered as the investigation progresses.
In summary, this unfortunate event has raised concerns among students and staff at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. The police investigation is ongoing, with updates anticipated as authorities work to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
