A quiet Sunday morning in King Township was shattered by gunfire as York Regional Police responded to reports of a shooting involving two vehicles. The incident unfolded around 7 a.m. near the intersection of 15th Sideroad and Dufferin Street, immediately drawing a significant police presence to the rural area.
Officers quickly determined a suspect had fled the scene on foot, initiating an extensive search. Road closures were implemented as investigators meticulously examined the area, hoping to piece together the events that unfolded. A K9 unit was deployed, its keen senses utilized to track the suspect through nearby residential streets south of Keele Street.
Fortunately, authorities swiftly assured the public there was no ongoing threat to safety, and no injuries were reported as a result of the shooting. Despite the unsettling nature of the incident, residents were advised to expect a continued, visible police presence while the investigation continued.
The previous evening in North York, a far more tragic scene unfolded. An 83-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Wilson Avenue near Dufferin Street.
Police investigation revealed an 80-year-old woman driving a red Ford Focus eastbound on Wilson Avenue collided with the pedestrian. Emergency services rushed the injured woman to hospital, while the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene to cooperate with authorities. Traffic Services is currently leading the investigation.
Further west, in Hamilton, a 58-year-old man was taken into custody following the seizure of two kilograms of cocaine. The arrest marks a significant disruption to drug trafficking in the region, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat illegal activity.
In a separate incident in Hamilton, police recovered a stolen urn containing the ashes of an infant, leading to charges against a suspect. The recovery brings a measure of closure to a deeply personal and heartbreaking crime.
On Highway 401, a 24-year-old driver from Cambridge faced immediate consequences for reckless driving. Stopped by Ontario Provincial Police around 1:30 a.m. near Morningside Avenue, the driver was clocked travelling at a dangerous 142 km/h.
A breathalyzer test administered at the scene triggered an “alert,” indicating a blood-alcohol concentration above the legal limit for a novice driver. The driver was charged with speeding and driving with a blood-alcohol concentration exceeding zero, resulting in a three-day license suspension.
