Man critically injured in North York shooting

Toronto police say there was an altercation at a banquet hall on Steeles Avenue West around 4:30 a.m. Sunday before gunshots rang out.

By John Marchesan

Posted December 14, 2025 7:43 am.

Last Updated December 14, 2025 2:34 pm.

A man in his 20s has been critically injured following an early morning shooting in North York.

Toronto police say there was an altercation at a banquet hall on Steeles Avenue West, just west of Highway 400 around 4:30 a.m. Sunday before gunshots rang out. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.

Investigators say he was taken to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition.

There was no immediate suspect description.

Toronto police investigate a shooting at a banquet hall in North York on Dec. 14, 2025. CITYNEWS/Arthur Pressick

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