Mount Dennis Shooting: Man Critically Injured in Downtown Toronto Gun Crime
Man critically wounded in Mount Dennis shooting as police search for suspect and witnesses
A man is fighting for his life following a late-night shooting in the Mount Dennis neighbourhood. Emergency crews responded to urgent calls just after 10 p.m. near Jane Street and Emmett Avenue, south of Weston Road, after multiple reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a man suffering from a serious gunshot wound. First responders quickly provided medical attention before paramedics rushed the victim to a local trauma centre with critical, life-threatening injuries. His current condition remains precarious as hospital staff work to stabilize him.
According to investigators, the suspect fled the scene immediately after the incident. At this time, no description of the suspect has been released, leaving residents anxious and concerned as police continue their search for clues. Officers have secured the area and are canvassing for surveillance footage or witnesses who might help piece together what happened.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting or the identity of the suspect to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in such violent incidents. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine both the motive and the circumstances surrounding the attack.
