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Fatal Shooting Near University of Toronto Sparks Alert

12/24/2025

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A shooting near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus on December 23, 2025 left one person dead, according to Toronto Police.
Emergency crews responded to Highland Creek Trail-Old Kingston Rd shortly after 3:30 p.m., where the victim was found with a gunshot wound and died.
The University of Toronto issued an alert for on-campus individuals to stay indoors as the Toronto Police Homicide Unit investigates.

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A shooting near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus on December 23, 2025 left one person dead, according to Toronto Police.
Emergency crews responded to Highland Creek Trail-Old Kingston Rd shortly after 3:30 p.m., where the victim was found with a gunshot wound and died.
The University of Toronto issued an alert for on-campus individuals to stay indoors as the Toronto Police Homicide Unit investigates.