Toronto police say a man has been arrested after multiple shots were fired off a north-end apartment building balcony during the Friday evening rush hour.
Police said officers received several reports a man was firing a gun at the building, located at Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue West, before 6 p.m.
Residents were asked to stay inside and stay away from the area for a brief period of time “for everyone’s safety.”
Officers shut down the intersection of Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue West during the investigation.
A spokesperson said officers searched to see if there were any victims.
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In an update by police before 8:15 p.m., officers said a man was taken to a hospital by paramedics.
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