Male arrested following shots fired investigation in North York

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By Patricia D'Cunha

Posted December 19, 2025 11:30 am.

Last Updated December 19, 2025 12:56 pm.

Toronto police have arrested one male following a shots fired investigation in North York.

Officers were called to Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue West just before 10:50 a.m. on Friday for reports of a possible shooting in the area.

Police say no injuries have been reported.

Dufferin was closed between Playfair Avenue and Glencairn Avenue but has since reopened.

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