A mass shooting in Toronto’s Lawrence Heights neighbourhood on the night of June 4 left one person dead and five others wounded. Toronto police and paramedics responded around 8:30 pm (local time) to reports of gunfire near Flemington and Zachary Roads, close to Ranee Avenue and Allen Road.
❗️🇨🇦 – A shooting in Toronto’s Lawrence Heights near Flemington and Zachary Roads left six people injured.
Paramedics transported six individuals—five men and one woman, aged 18 to 40—to the hospital.
One man sustained serious injuries, while the other five had potentially… pic.twitter.com/8WOh5y9DDV
— 🔥🗞The Informant (@theinformant_x) June 4, 2025
Authorities confirmed that a man in his 40s died at the scene. Four other men and one woman were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. Their conditions have not yet been disclosed. A police investigation is ongoing.
A command post has been established at Ranee Avenue and Flemington Road as police continue to investigate Tuesday night’s mass shooting in Toronto. Authorities have yet to release details about potential suspects.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow expressed concern, saying she is “disturbed” by the incident and confirmed her office is in contact with law enforcement. “I want to thank the first responders—Toronto police, fire, and paramedic services—for their work at a very busy and challenging scene,” she stated.
Speaking to reporters late Tuesday, duty senior officer B. Sarvanandan said the shooting involved multiple suspects, but there is no ongoing threat to public safety. The area remains under a heavy police presence as the investigation continues.
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