Toronto police say they do not believe a woman killed in a daylight shooting in Leslieville on Friday was involved in the altercation that led to the gunfire.
Officers were called to the intersection of Queen Street and Carlaw Avenue shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Friday for a reported shooting in the area.
“Prior to the shooting, officers have learned that there were three individuals involved in a verbal and physical altercation at Queen Street and Carlaw. At the time of this altercation, shots were fired and as a result, the female victim was struck by shots,” Duty Insp. Michelle Olszevski told reporters at the scene on Friday afternoon.“It is unknown at this time if there is a relationship between the female and these three individuals.
She said at this point, investigators do not have enough information to release suspect descriptions. Police said the suspects were last fleeing the scene eastbound from Carlaw Avenue towards Pape Avenue.
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