Man critically injured in double shooting in downtown Toronto

Toronto Police Service cruiser. CITYNEWS

By Hayley McGoldrick

Posted December 24, 2023 9:53 am.

Last Updated December 24, 2023 3:32 pm.

One man suffered life-threatening injuries following a double shooting in downtown Toronto on Sunday morning.

Police responded to reports of shots fired in the Adelaide Street West and John Street area just before 3:00 a.m.

A man in his 30s was later located at a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A second man in his 30s also turned up at a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police do not have any suspect information at this time.

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