Incident Overview

Toronto police are currently investigating a shocking shooting that unfolded during the morning rush hour at a busy intersection.

Details of the Incident

On Monday around 10:45 a.m., chaos erupted at Yonge Street and Empress Avenue, just north of Sheppard Avenue, when shots were fired from one vehicle at another.

According to Duty Inspector Brian Maslowski, the incident began with a collision between a black Ram pickup truck and a red Kia sedan near Willowdale and Cummer avenues.

Reports suggest that the Ram rear-ended the Kia, prompting the pickup to follow the Kia until they reached Willowdale and Bishop avenues.

Shooting Incident

In a shocking turn of events, an occupant of the black truck fired multiple shots at the Kia, which then sped away southbound on Yonge Street.

This frantic escape ended in disaster when the Kia collided with another vehicle and flipped over, landing upside down.

Eyewitness Accounts

Eyewitness images reveal the extent of the chaos, with the Kia precariously perched beneath a large dump truck.

Injuries Reported

Fortunately, the two adults—a man and a woman—inside the Kia sustained injuries, but thankfully, they were not related to the gunfire.

Ongoing Investigation

Inspector Maslowski described the ongoing investigation as 'complex' due to multiple crime scenes involved.

While detectives are still piecing together the motive behind this intense altercation, they have ruled out any connection to the recent rise in hate crimes purportedly sparked by the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which has affected communities across the city.

Call for Information

The police have limited information regarding the number of individuals in the Ram, but they are urging anyone with details to come forward.

The black pickup truck is likely to show significant front-end damage, alongside a broken window.

Community Impact

'This type of violent interaction is highly unusual in Toronto,' Inspector Maslowski noted, as the police ramp up their efforts to track down those responsible.

As the investigation continues, Toronto residents are left on edge, wondering what might next unfold in their city.

Public Appeal

If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Toronto police immediately and help keep your community safe.