Man arrested after apparent road rage leads to shooting in Scarborough

Toronto police investigate a shooting near Bellamy and Ellesmere
Toronto police investigate after a man was found shot near Bellamy Road North and Ellesmere Road on Sept. 28, 2022. CITYNEWS/Tony Fera

By Patricia D'Cunha

Posted September 28, 2022 2:34 pm.

Last Updated September 28, 2022 4:11 pm.

Toronto police have arrested a man after an apparent incident of road rage that led to a shooting in Scarborough and the suspect being chased by officers on Highway 401.

Police say they found a man who had been shot at Bellamy Road North and Ellesmere Road around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, after a reported altercation between two drivers.

His injuries are not life-threatening.

Police say the suspect fled the scene on Highway 401, with officers not far behind. The suspect vehicle was spotted on the highway near Keele Street in North York.

According to police, the suspect pulled over and fled on foot, running across the eastbound lanes of the highway to Keele. Officers arrested him on Keele.

The suspect allegedly caused other collisions while fleeing the scene of the shooting.

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