Gunshots fired in Lawrence Avenue East and Leslie Street area
Posted June 4, 2023 7:02 pm.
Last Updated June 4, 2023 7:28 pm.
Toronto police are on scene at Sunnybrook Park after gunshots were fired in the Lawrence Avenue East and Leslie Street area on Sunday evening.
At approximately 5:38 p.m. police responded to reports of gunshots in the area and vehicles were seen fleeing.
One vehicle struck a pole and two males fled on foot after the shots were fired. Another vehicle fled in an unknown direction.
The two suspects are described as both male, Black, and 20-30 years old.
No injuries were reported but polcie confirmed a firearm was discharged after shell casings had been located.
The area is closed at westbound Lawrence Avenue East at Tremont Crescent.
SOUND OF GUNSHOTS: (UPDATE)
Lawrence Ave E & Leslie St
– confirmed discharged firearm
– shell casings have been located
– no reported injuries
– road closure at w/b Lawrence Ave E @ Tremont Cres #GO1274918
^av— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) June 4, 2023
