Police Shoot and Arrest Man in North York Following Altercation
Authorities reported that a man in his 50s was taken into custody and rushed to a hospital after sustaining injuries in a police shooting on Saturday morning.
The incident unfolded at a residence near Victoria Park Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East in North York at around 6:30 a.m. in response to a call regarding “unknown trouble.”
According to a statement from Toronto police on social media, a confrontation led to officers firing a gun. The man in his 50s was subsequently apprehended and taken to the hospital.
The current condition of the man remains undisclosed.
Officials have mentioned that the Special Investigations Unit, responsible for overseeing incidents involving police, has been activated.
Stay tuned for further updates on this ongoing situation.