Around 7:50 p.m., Toronto police said they were responding to a shooting in the area of York Street and Bremner Avenue in the Entertainment District.
Police said they then found a man with life-threatening injuries.
Ambulances are also rushing to the scene, but they said that they have not transported anyone.
Police have not released any suspect information so far.
The lockdown of the busy station comes as crowds of people have poured into the city center core for a series of events.
Subway service is down between Osgoode and Bloor-Yonge stations on Line 1, the TTC said. It is not clear how long the suspension will last.
More to come…
Shootings: (UPDATE)York St & Bremner Blvd- officers confirmed shots fired- officers locate man with gunshot wound, injuries are life threatening- @TorontoMedics o/s – tending to patient- Union Station is on lockdown @TorontoUnion – will update#GO1360743^al
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 17, 2022
title: “Union Station Locked Down After Shooting In Downtown Toronto "
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Around 7:50 p.m., Toronto police said they were responding to a shooting in the area of York Street and Bremner Avenue in the Entertainment District.
Police said they then found a man with life-threatening injuries.
Ambulances are also rushing to the scene, but they said that they have not transported anyone.
A large number of police officers and vehicles were visible outside the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night.
Police have not released any suspect information so far.
The shutdown of the busy station comes as crowds of people have poured into the downtown core for a series of events over the weekend, including a Blue Jays game and the Honda Indy Toronto.
Subway service is down between Osgoode and Bloor-Yonge stations on Line 1, the TTC said. It is not clear how long the suspension will last.
Service on Go Transit and the Union-Pearson Express (UP Express) was also affected by the shooting.
“GO trains are not entering or exiting Union Station at this time and are otherwise standing still until police determine everyone is safe,” Metrolinx spokeswoman Fannie Sunshine told CP24.com. “Our staff are all safe and in a secure location.”
He said safety is the transport service’s first priority and added that they will keep customers informed of developments.
SHOOTING COMES AS TORONTO MARKS 10 YEARS SINCE DANZIG
The latest shooting in the city comes as Toronto marks the 10th anniversary of the Danzig Street shooting, where two people were fatally shot and dozens injured after gunfire broke out between rival gangs at a block party on July 16, 2012.
Shayanne Charles, 14, and Joshua Yasay, 17, died in the incident, one of Toronto’s worst mass shootings.
The fatal shooting also became a symbol of the city’s ongoing fight to curb gun violence.
Earlier in the day, the city said the Toronto sign will be dimmed Saturday night “to honor the Danzig tragedy of 2012, the lives lost and for those who continue to be affected by gun violence in Toronto.”
Shootings: (UPDATE)York St & Bremner Blvd- officers confirmed shots fired- officers locate man with gunshot wound, injuries are life threatening- @TorontoMedics o/s – tending to patient- Union Station is on lockdown @TorontoUnion – will update#GO1360743^al
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 17, 2022
