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Toronto police investigate shots fired at elementary schoolTwo suspects reportedly discharged a firearm at the Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School in Toronto early Saturday morning, police said. Officers said the incident occurred shortly before 5 a.m. on May 25. Police said evidence of gunfire was found at the school located at Dufferin Street and Finch Avenue West.CanadaMay 25
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Woman seriously injured in Fairview Mall stabbing: Toronto policeA woman is hospitalized with serious injuries after being stabbed by a man at Fairview Mall on Sunday, according to Toronto police. The incident occurred at Sheppard and Don Mills shortly before 12:30 p.m., prompting a swift response from paramedics. The suspect was apprehended by mall security prior to the arrival of law enforcement. An investigation is currently underway.CanadaMay 26
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Toronto police, OPP prepare for busy long weekendThe Toronto Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police say all hands are on deck to make sure Ontarians are staying safe both on and off-shore this Victoria Day long weekend. Jaden Lee-Lincoln has some helpful tips.May 16
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Toronto police investigating weekend tow truck arsonPolice are investigating a tow truck arson that occurred early Sunday morning in the Thorncliffe Park area. This incident comes just hours after two tow trucks were shot at in Scarborough on Saturday night. Police haven’t said if the incidents are all connected.CrimeMay 12
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Toronto police superintendent to learn penalty for cheating scandalA Toronto police officer acted out of desperation when she helped officers cheat on their promotional job interviews, said her defence lawyer at a disciplinary hearing Thursday. Caryn Lieberman reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMay 9
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Brampton shooting claims life of man from Toronto: policePeel Regional Police said they were called to the area of Kennedy Road South and Stafford Drive in Brampton at around 4:30 a.m. Saturday for reports of a shooting. “Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male inside of a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital, where he has since...CanadaMay 11
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Victoria Day sees fireworks shot at some people, Toronto police sayThe Victoria Day long weekend kept police busy across the city. As Caryn Lieberman reports, once again this year, there were people setting off fireworks and shooting them at each other.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMay 21
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Toronto police investigating homicide near Vaughan Rd.The Toronto Police Service is investigating a homicide near Oakwood and Vaughan Road where two victims were shot, with one succumbing to their injuries in hospital. The incident happened at around 1 am on Tuesday.CanadaMay 7
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Lawyers argue over potential demotion for Toronto Police Superintendent Stacy ClarkeA lawyer for Toronto Police Superintendent Stacy Clarke told a tribunal hearing she should be demoted to inspector for one year, after pleading guilty to misconduct in a promotional process scandal. As Catherine McDonald reports, a police prosecutor says Clarke should be demoted two ranks with no guarantee she will be re-instated as superintendent.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMay 6
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Drake house shooting: Toronto Police confirm security guard shot, has ‘life-threatening injuries’A security guard employed by Drake was shot outside of the world-renowned rapper’s Toronto home early Tuesday morning. According to a Toronto Police report, the security guard was taken to hospital with “life-threatening injuries.” Authorities did not confirm if the “Hotline Bling” hitmaker was at his residency at the time of the incident. An investigation...CrimeMay 7
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Examining Toronto Police Service Response to the Umar Zameer VerdictCriminal lawyer Lorne Honickman joins Candace Daniel with some insight into the Umar Zameer murder trial and why Ontario Provincial Police have been asked to conduct an independent reviewGlobal News Morning TorontoApr 24
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Toronto Police homicide squad investigating after man allegedly pushed off balcony to deathAs Catherine McDonald reports, one witness says he heard a thud and a bang and looked off his balcony to see a man lying face down on the scaffolding above the sidewalk below.Global News at 5:30 TorontoApr 25
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Teen in life-threatening condition after riding top of GO train: Toronto policeA 15-year-old boy is in life-threatening condition after he and two other youths attempted to ride the top of a GO train that was in motion after midnight Saturday. While the train was in motion, three of the teens went outside and climbed onto the roof. One of them came in contact with a stationary...CanadaApr 21
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Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw speaks on Canada’s most wanted, Umar Zameer trialDuring Tuesday’s update on Canada’s most wanted fugitives, Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw took questions about comments he’s made on the Umar Zameer trial. Jaden Lee-Lincoln has more.CanadaApr 23
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Toronto Police Chief has clarified his comments about “hoping for a different outcome” after the Umar Zameer verdictChief Myron Demkiw said he wants the public to know he supports and accepts the verdict of the jury. Catherine McDonald reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoApr 23
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Toronto police officer recovering in hospital after being stabbed in legAs Caryn Lieberman reports, a Toronto police officer is expected to make a full recovery after he was stabbed in the city’s west end on Friday.Global News at 5:30 TorontoApr 12
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Toronto Police launch hate crime awareness campaignToronto Police Service and Crime Stoppers have launched a new hate crime awareness campaign to help try and tackle the growing issue in the city. Jaden Lee-Lincoln reports.Apr 9
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Man accused of running over Toronto police officer apologizes in courtUmar Zameer testified the man and woman he encountered in the parkade at Toronto City Hall never identified themselves as police and said he thought he was being robbed the night Constable Jeffrey Northrup was killed. During cross-examination, the Crown suggested Zameer knew he hit a man as he was driving out of the parkade,...Global News at 5:30 TorontoApr 11
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Demonstrators allege Toronto police brutalityPro-Palestinian demonstrators allege that Toronto police tactics are increasingly restrictive and hostile. Organizers of a weekend protest march said their rights were infringed. One woman was arrested after police said she threw horse manure at one of the officers. Sean O’Shea reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoApr 1
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Toronto police warn protesters to follow the law or face arrestToronto police are warning protesters to follow the law or face arrest impossible charges. The caution came on Friday in advance of more planned pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Sean O’Shea reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoApr 5