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Police in Toronto have identified the second victim in a murder investigation in which two men were found in burning cars on opposite sides of the city over an hour apart. Mohamud Kheyre, 30, was found dead in the area of Royal York Road and Edenbridge Drive.

Toronto police said its officers were called to King and Portland Streets around 4:33 a.m. early Friday morning for reports of a stabbing. Investigators said two men were found with stab wounds and were both taken to hospital. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police.

Toronto police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who they say is wanted in a hate-motivated assault investigation. Police say on Sept. 5 around 2:30 p.m., the suspect approached someone standing at Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue wearing a Palestinian flag and assaulted them physically and verbally before fleeing. Anyone with...

Toronto police say three people have been arrested and 15 firearms seized after a months-long investigation dubbed “Project Playfight,” with police alleging a registered gun owner acting as a supplier. “What began as an investigation into one individual selling firearms online quickly grew into something much larger,” Matthews told reporters Tuesday. “Investigators uncovered a network...

As Catherine McDonald reports, Elias Mouawad’s hearing was adjourned after the defence told the judge they’d learned about “conduct” that could affect the sentencing proceeding.

Toronto Police Services is investigating after possible human remains were found in Scarborough industrial plaza. As Victoria Femia reports, police are trying to determine if it is criminal.

Toronto police unveiling clues today in the murder of a man from Scarborough. As Megan King reports, officers now believe they know the suspect’s name and have linked him to another shooting.

A Toronto police officer was seriously injured after being shot while responding to a report of a stolen e-bike near Yorkville early Thursday. Police said officers located and arrested the suspect who reportedly shot at the officer. The officer suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and police recovered a firearm as the investigation continues.

Toronto police have released new information about their suspect in the 2022 murder of Ding Ping Wang. Det. Sgt. Sajeev Nair said Friday that investigators have learned the suspect goes by the first name “Jay,” and are asking for the public’s help identifying him. Police are also releasing new security footage they believe is relevant...

Toronto police are stepping up enforcement after more than 500 collisions involving these types of vehicles so far this year, including two fatal e-scooter crashes. Officers will be targeting everything from sidewalk riding, to wrong-way travel in bike lakes, while also trying to clear up confusion about what is actually legal. Lexy Benedict reports.

Toronto police have released the results of Project Compass, a large-scale probe into break-and-enters of condos across the city. The operation, detailed Thursday, resulted in the recovery of 2,500+ belongings – more than $1 million worth of valuables, including gold and jewellery.

A dedicated organized retail crime unit launched by TPS is cracking down on its enforcement efforts. As Megan King reports, hundreds of arrests have been made and thousands of charges have been laid as officers aim to centralize investigations.

Toronto Police announced Thursday that two arrests have been made in connection with the July 27 shooting at the U.S. Consulate. Chief of Police Myron Demkiw announced that a 19-year-old and a 15-year-old are in custody, alleging that the two suspects were criminals for hire.

Toronto police have made more than 500 arrests in a series of retail theft investigations. As Megan King reports, this comes two years after the force launched a unit dedicated to cracking down on retail crime.

A man convicted of killing a Toronto police officer has been rearrested in Victoria, B.C. Craig Munro is in police custody and his parole has been revoked for the 1980 killing of 30-year-old Constable Michael Sweet at a Toronto bar.

The August long weekend is about to begin and there’s plenty of ways to spend it with exciting events happening right across the city. As Megan King reports, Toronto Police are preparing a safety plan to ensure everyone has an enjoyable time.

Toronto Police have announced an arrest in connection with a decades-old cold case. As Megan King reports, investigators used genetic genealogy to make a breakthrough in the 2006 homicide case of Patrick Santos.

In a press briefing on Friday, Chief Superintendent Andy Singh and Inspector Joseph Matys of 41 Division highlighted the upcoming safety operations for the Caribbean Carnival parade in Toronto. Concerns of safety at Toronto street festivals have risen since the shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival, which killed two people and injured others.

Toronto police provided an update Thursday on the 2006 homicide of 21-year-old Patrick Santos. As Megan King reports, a 43-year-old Hamilton man has been charged with first-degree murder.

Toronto police are investigating after gunfire erupted outside the U.S. Consulate in the city’s downtown Monday morning. Global’s Victoria Femia has more.