A male in his teens is dead after a shooting in Toronto's west end on Saturday night, police said.
Police said they responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Emmett Avenue and Jane Street just after 10 p.m., where officers found the victim with a gunshot wound.
Det. Sgt. Phillip Campbell said the male was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
"We can understand how concerning incidents like this are to members of the community," Campbell said at a news conference Sunday afternoon. "We want to assure the public that we are dedicating all necessary resources to this investigation to find those responsible."
Campbell said police do not have a suspect description at this time, but said the suspect fled after the shooting. He said officers will remain in the area as they canvass for video footage and witnesses.
"It's way early. There's lots of people that we want to interview. There's lots of family that we wanna talk to. As you can imagine, it is pretty sensitive to some people," Campbell said.
Campbell urged anyone with information to contact investigators.
"Every time this happens, somebody loses somebody they love and care about, and it's pretty harmful," he said. "It has a ripple effect on the community."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 8, 2025.
Rianna Lim, The Canadian Press
