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Student walking to school in Toronto’s west end threatened with shotgun: police

Toronto police say a man is in custody after he allegedly threaten a student with a shotgun. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Toronto police say a man allegedly threatened a student on their way to school with a shotgun in the west end.

Officers responded to the area of Starview Lane and Weston Road, just south of Sheppard Avenue West at around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Investigators said a student was walking to school when a man pulled out to threaten them.

According to police, when they arrived on scene there were multiple witnesses reporting the same incident.

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Officers said they were able to locate the suspect around 2 p.m. and have taken him into custody.

It’s unknown if the shotgun was found, police said. No word yet on if charges will be laid.

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The investigation remains ongoing.

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