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Police gun fired during stolen vehicle investigation on busy Toronto street

A police gun was discharged during a vehicle theft investigation and the SIU has been informed, Toronto police said. Dave Woodcock

A key portion of College Street in Little Italy was closed Sunday after a Toronto police officer fired their gun responding to a stolen vehicle call.

Toronto police said the incident took place just before 12 p.m. near College Street and Roxton Road. Officers were responding to a vehicle theft call.

In a brief tweet, Toronto police said a police firearm was discharged and two suspects were arrested.

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The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate. It probes police incidents including when guns are fired by an officer.

Toronto streetcars were re-routed as a result of the closure.

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