Toronto police on scene of shooting in Scarborough apartment building, 1 male victim

Police are investigating after a shooting at an apartment building at Danforth Road and Midland Avenue. CITYNEWS/David Misener.

By Michael Talbot

Posted August 5, 2025 3:23 pm.

Last Updated August 5, 2025 8:06 pm.

Toronto police are on the scene of a shooting inside a Scarborough apartment building where a male victim has been located.

Paramedics tell CityNews they transported the 20-year-old victim to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Officers were called to the building in the Danforth Road and Midland Avenue area at around 2:47 p.m.

A male suspect fled prior to police arrival.

He’s described as Black, around five foot ten, with a slim build wearing black clothing.

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