A quiet Monday morning in Toronto’s vibrant Kensington Market was shattered by gunfire, leaving a man fighting for his life.
Police responded to urgent calls just before 2:40 a.m. near Augusta Avenue and College Street, discovering a man in his thirties with critical injuries. Paramedics immediately transported him to hospital, where his condition remains life-threatening.
The scene unfolded with startling speed, as two male figures were seen fleeing the area on foot before officers could arrive. Witnesses described them heading east along Oxford Street, disappearing into the early morning darkness.
Investigators are currently seeking these two individuals. One suspect is described as Black and was last seen wearing a white jacket and jeans. The second suspect, also Black, wore a black jacket.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and detectives are urgently appealing for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspects. Anyone with knowledge of the incident is encouraged to come forward.
This incident has shaken the close-knit Kensington Market community, leaving residents and business owners concerned and seeking answers as the investigation unfolds.
