Shots fired near Queen and Portland, Toronto police say

Toronto police are investigating after shots were fired in the Queen and Portland streets area Monday afternoon.

Posted February 16, 2026 6:47 pm.

Last Updated February 16, 2026 11:56 pm.

Toronto police are investigating after shots were fired in the Queen and Portland streets area Monday afternoon.

Officers were called to reports of a shooting near the intersection just before 5 p.m. and discovered evidence of gunfire on the scene.

No injuries were reported but there was damage to a business.

The suspect or suspects fled the scene in a dark-coloured vehicle, but no further descriptions have been made available.

Queen was closed in both directions from Portland to Denison Avenue but has since reopened.

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