Boy, 16, shot by Toronto police in North York has died in hospital: SIU
Posted April 22, 2025 12:44 pm.
Last Updated April 23, 2025 12:16 pm.
The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says a 16-year-old boy who was shot by Toronto Police during an “exchange of gunfire” following a traffic stop in North York on Sunday has died in hospital.
The SIU had originally described the person as “a man” but confirmed in an update on Tuesday that he was a youth.
“The male shot by two Toronto Police Service officers in North York died this morning in hospital. He has been identified as a 16-year-old male from Toronto,” the SIU said in a release.
The SIU said Toronto police stopped an Infiniti car in the Sheppard Avenue West and Bathurst Street for a traffic violation at around 11 p.m. on April 20, 2025.
“There was an exchange of gunfire during which two police officers discharged their firearms,” the SIU explained.
“The male was struck and was taken to hospital where he passed away this morning.”
The SIU tells CityNews they believe the teen that died is the one who shot at police “based on a review of body worn camera footage.”
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The vehicle was seen riddled with bullet holes.
The SIU also confirms with CityNews that a gun was recovered.
Several people were seen in handcuffs at the scene. On Tuesday afternoon police revealed charges connected to the case.
A 20-year-old Toronto man, an 18-year-old Toronto woman, and three female youths — two 17-year-olds from Brampton and one 16-year-old from Toronto — were arrested at the scene.
They all face charges of possess loaded firearm, possess firearm no licence, and occupy motor vehicle with a firearm.
One of the youths is also facing a charge of fail to comply with a release order.
A warning, the video may be disturbing to some.
WARNING: The video below may be disturbing to some.
