By Canadian Press

Shooting near Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto injures 11, suspect at large

Mar 7, 2025 | 9:06 PM

TORONTO — Eleven people have been injured after reports of a shooting at a pub near Scarborough Town Centre mall in east Toronto.

Police say multiple people were shot near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive on Friday night.

A city spokesperson says 11 adults suffered injuries ranging from minor to critical.

Police say a suspect is still at large.

They did not have a suspect description.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 7, 2025.

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