Man arrested after apparent road rage leads to shooting in Scarborough
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.
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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.
UPDATE: Police investigation WB 401 at Keele express – two left lanes remain closed. Related road closure in town on Bellamy north of Ellesmere. Listen live for the latest: https://t.co/BRKQAnBlf1 pic.twitter.com/N6R35WkqnE
— CityNews Toronto Traffic & Weather (@citynews680) September 28, 2022
Shooting Investigation UPDATE
Scene 1: Bellamy Rd N/Ellesmere Rd
– Bellamy closed Ellesmere to ProgressScene 2: 401/Keele St
– 2 lanes open w/b 401 Express
– 2 lanes blocked – significant visual distractionScene 3: Keele St south of 401@TPSK9 searching area#GO1888732
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) September 28, 2022
