Grade 12 student grazed in head during shooting at Agincourt Collegiate Institute: police

A Grade 12 student at Agincourt Collegiate Institute is lucky to be alive after a bullet grazed his head during a shooting in the school’s parking lot on Monday, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) said.

TPS Inspector Rich Harris said the shooting appeared to be a targeted incident, and the victim, a 16-year-old male, was struck in the head.

He’s in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.

“It’s my understanding it was a grazing injury,” Harris said of the shooting, which took place at around 11:50 a.m. at the school near Midland and Lockie avenues in Scarborough.

The school and several others in the area were placed under lockdowns.

“It’s quite concerning that it was so early in the school year,” Harris said. “Based on the limited evidence available, it appears that the parties involved may have known each other, but I can’t speak to the motive.”

“The entire parking lot is now deemed a crime scene,” he added.

The suspect is described as a Black male, 17 to 18, wearing a blue Nike sweater with multiple zippers and dark pants.

Harris said he’s around six feet tall with a slim build and should be considered “armed and dangerous.”

He was last seen fleeing on foot eastbound.

In a letter to parents and guardians, David Fewson, the school’s principal, said, “We are very thankful that the student was not seriously injured.”

“We know that students and staff may require additional support as a result of this troubling incident,” Fewson wrote. “Please know that TDSB social workers will be at the school [Tuesday] to speak with students who may wish to speak with someone. Supports will remain in place for as long as they are needed.”

Scarborough North city councillor Jamaal Myers said he was “deeply saddened” by the incident.

“Senseless acts of violence are shocking and devastating for all parents, families and school staff who rightfully expect their children, students and loved ones to be safe at school,” Myers said in a statement.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the 16-year-old student who sustained minor injuries as well as the other students, teachers, and families of A.C.I. and the surrounding schools during this difficult time.”

SHOOTING:
Midland Ave & Lockie Ave
11:51am
-reports of a shooting in a parking lot
-police o/s
-locate a male, 16, with minor injuries & transported to hospital
-large officer presence in the area
-more info to follow#GO1976847
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) September 9, 2024