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Police seek three suspects after targeted Lawrence Heights shooting kills one, injures five

Investigators say the attack on a wheelchair-bound man appears gang-related with officers canvassing the scene for evidence

Police officers work the scene of a shooting in the North York area of Toronto on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Police officers work the scene of a shooting in the North York area of Toronto on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
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Overview

  • The June 3 shooting occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. in an alley near Flemington Road and Zachary Court in North York.
  • A man in his 40s confined to a wheelchair died at the scene and five others aged 17 to 31 were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
  • Det. Sgt. Tiffany Castell described the three suspects as slim- to average-built males in dark clothing and face coverings who fled before police arrived.
  • A command post has been set up at Ranee Avenue and Flemington Road as investigators canvass for evidence and urge witnesses to share footage.
  • Mayor Olivia Chow said she was disturbed by the violence and thanked Toronto’s police, fire and paramedic services for their swift response.