Toronto police said around 3:30 a.m. today, 14th Division officers conducting crowd control near King and Bathurst Streets heard gunshots at the EFS Social Club at 647 King St. W.
“They responded very quickly. And when they responded, they were confronted by people running out of the nightclub,” he said. Jeff Bassingthwaite told CP24 this morning.
Once inside the club, Bassingthwaite said officers found a male victim without vital signs. They began performing CPR before paramedics arrived on the scene. The victim was rushed to hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries and is now in surgery.
A second victim, a woman, was also located inside the nightclub, he said.
This person has serious but non-life threatening injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
Both victims are in their mid to late 20s.
Bassingthwaite said police believe there may be another person who was also shot during the incident.
“There may be a third victim based on some of the inside information we have. So we’re looking and hopefully somebody will come forward,” he said, adding that the only suspect information available at this point is that the suspect is a black male who was last seen “walking out of the club.”
A heavy police presence remains in the area of King and Bathurst streets as the investigation continues.
Drivers should note that nearby roads remain closed.
Investigators are now in the process of reviewing video from inside and outside the club. They are also asking anyone who happened to be in the area at the time of the shooting or has photos or video from inside the club to contact them.
Anyone with any information can contact 14 Division at 416-808-1400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or www.222tips.com.
