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Man in His 20s Found Fatally Shot Inside Scarborough Town Centre

Police say he was discovered in a mall washroom with a firearm nearby, with the death under active investigation.

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Toronto police officers attend the scene of a homicide inside the Scarborough Town Centre on Aug. 21, 2025.
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Police did not immediately provide details about the victim's age, gender or identity.

Overview

  • Toronto police received 1:51 p.m. calls reporting a shooting inside the mall, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Homicide detectives have been notified and are monitoring the case but have not assumed carriage of the investigation.
  • An acting inspector said it appears there was potentially a single shot, and investigators have not determined whether it was self-inflicted.
  • The victim was located in a family washroom near the food court, where a gun was found nearby as forensic and divisional teams examined the area.
  • Police did not lock down the shopping centre because it was not deemed an active shooter situation, maintained a heavy presence, and appealed for tips as no suspect information has been released.