TORONTO — Police are searching for a suspect after a cab was hit with gunfire in the city on Thursday, injuring the driver.
Police said a suspect fired at a Beck taxi near Bathurst Street and York Downs Drive, south of Sheppard Avenue, just after noon on Thursday.
The driver of the cab was injured by shattered glass from the gunfire, according to police.
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Police described the suspect as a man wearing a hoodie, who fled in a black Honda Civic heading south on Bathurst Street.
“It is too early to speculate as to what occurred or who specifically was involved. That said, Beck would like to reiterate that the safety of our riders and drivers is our top priority,” said Beck Taxi Operations Manager Kristine Hubbard.
“To that end, we will work closely with Toronto Police Services to understand what happened and who, if anyone, was impacted. Beck hopes for the best for all who may have been affected and is encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact [police].”
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