Man killed, woman in critical condition after Summerhill shooting
Posted January 29, 2021 8:34 pm.
Last Updated January 29, 2021 11:45 pm.
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A man has been killed and a woman has been rushed to hospital after being shot in Summerhill.
Toronto police were called to the area near Yonge Street and Summerhill Avenue around 8 p.m.as several callers reported hearing multiple gunshots.
Insp. Kathy Stephenson says the shooting occurred in a laneway near a townhouse complex at Mathersfield Drive and Pricefield Road.
Two victims were found in the area. One man was pronounced dead on the scene and a woman is being taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries by emergency run. She is currently being treated in hospital and remains in critical condition.
Their ages have not been given.
Police say the suspect was seen fleeing the area in a light-coloured vehicle. A description of the suspect has not been made available.
Const. Alex Li says residents in the area should expected a very large police presences. He added it’s too early to determine the motive of the shooting.
The homicide unit has also been called into investigate.
