Tag: Toronto Police Service

Triple Shooting at Toronto Fairview Mall Leaves One Man Dead, Two Injured

The triple shooting incident near Toronto’s Fairview Mall on March 20 left a 21-year-old male dead, while two others were injured, according to the Toronto Police Service (TPS). In a statement, TPS identified the deceased victim as Madar Hassan of Toronto, who was pronounced dead after being transported to hospital. The other victims are two 25-year-old…


Toronto Police Stretched Thin Ahead of Violent Transit Attacks, Says Union Head

As Toronto’s population has grown, its police force has shrunk, says Toronto Police Association President Jon Reid, who represents about 8,000 officers. As a wave of violent attacks hits the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) system, Reid discusses the state of crime and policing in the city. “We’re down at least 400 officers over the last…


Toronto to Increase Police Presence on Transit System Following Spike in Violence

Torontonians will see an increase in police presence as well as added social workers in and around the Toronto transit system, as officials address the recent spike in violence targeting passengers and employees. Effective Jan. 26, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) will have upwards of 80 additional police officers in place throughout the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)…


Gun Fired Inside Washroom During Altercation at Toronto High School, Police Say

A gun was fired inside a bathroom at a Toronto high school after a fight involving six individuals broke out there on Jan. 12, police said. The incident, which slightly injured an outreach worker who tried to stop the fight, happened at East York Alternative Secondary School at about 1.10 p.m. The school was placed…


Toronto Police Looking for Victims After Teens Allegedly Assaulted Multiple People

Toronto police say they are looking for victims after a group of up to 10 girls allegedly assaulted several people at public transit stations last month. Police say the assaults took place on Dec. 17 between 10 p.m. and midnight at five downtown subway stations. They are describing the assaults as random. Police are asking…


Toronto Police Warn of ‘Black Money Scam’ After Fraud, Robbery Arrest

Toronto police are warning of a scam involving fake money following the arrest of a man suspected of perpetrating the scam. Known as the “black money scam” or “wash wash scam,” police say scammers present victims with large quantities of banknote-sized black or white pieces of paper that they tell the victims are real currency…


Thousands Honour Slain Toronto Police Officer Andrew Hong at Funeral

Deceased Toronto police constable Andrew Hong was honoured during a day-long funeral ceremony held on Sept. 21. Thousands were in attendance at the Toronto Congress Centre (TCC) at 12:10 p.m., where Hong’s funeral was held. It was closed to the public but viewable by others live-streamed on the internet. People lined up over different Highway…


Man Faces Murder Charge After Woman Set on Fire on Toronto Bus

A first-degree murder charge has been laid against a man after a woman was set on fire on a Toronto bus and died of her injuries weeks later. The fatal alleged assault of Nyima Dolma occurred on June 17 at around 12:20 p.m. aboard a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus near the Kipling Subway Station…


Family Responds After Death of Woman Set on Fire on Toronto Bus

The family of a young woman who was attacked and set on fire on a Toronto transit bus last month has released a statement after the woman died from her injuries on July 5. The assault took place on June 17 at around 12:30 p.m. aboard a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus in the Kipling…


Toronto Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Setting Woman on Fire on TTC Bus: Police

The Toronto police says it is investigating a suspected hate-motivated attempted murder in a case where a man reportedly set a woman on fire on a bus on Friday, June 17. The incident occurred at around 12:23 p.m. aboard a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus in the Kipling Avenue and Dundas Street West area, the…