Toronto Police have arrested a man in a shooting that left a woman dead in north Etobicoke. The incident occurred on Humberwood Blvd. and Rexdale Blvd., west of Woodbine Mall, around 7:25 a.m. on Friday.
According to Duty Officer Scott Bradbury, officers were called to the scene after a female was found with a gunshot wound. Life-saving measures were attempted, but the victim died at the scene. Her identity and further information about her have not been released as police look to notify her next of kin.
Police believe the victim was targeted, and witnesses reported seeing a man fleeing the scene immediately after the shooting. Bradbury stated that there is no additional concern for violence in the area, describing the incident as a "localized issue." He declined to confirm or deny whether the incident was a domestic dispute that turned fatal.
Bradbury assured the public that the situation is under control, saying, "We feel that this is a localized issue, meaning that this woman was targeted and there is no extra risk to the neighbors." The Humberwood Blvd. was closed between Morning Star Dr. and Rexdale Blvd. to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic for the investigation.
Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Bradbury appealed to the public, saying, "If you have any evidence or information, dash-cam video, video yourselves or you know someone that might be housing information on this, please call us." Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2222 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
