A 29-year-old man died after being struck by a pickup truck at the Veld Music Festival in Downsview Park on Friday. The collision occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the Sheppard Ave. W.-Tuscan Gate area of North York, where the victim was lying on the grass in a parking lot. Emergency responders transported him to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, and he succumbed to his wounds the following day. Police are investigating the incident as a fatal collision on private property. The 57-year-old driver of a 2024 black Dodge Ram remained at the scene. Authorities are urging witnesses, local residents, and businesses with security or dashcam footage of the area to contact investigators at 416-808-1900 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com.
Provincial police confirmed an 18-year-old man from Etobicoke was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex on King St. in southern Georgian Bay on Friday. Officers responded to gunfire around 8 p.m. and found the victim, identified as Tryce James, with fatal injuries. His death has been classified as a homicide. The Ontario Provincial Police stated the incident appears isolated, with no evidence of a broader threat. Increased police presence is expected in the area as the investigation continues. Residents are encouraged to share relevant information or video footage by contacting 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Toronto police have charged two men in connection with the sexual assault of two women at a house in the Annex last month. The alleged assault occurred after the victims met the accused around 4 a.m. on July 2 near King St. W. and Portland St. and were escorted to the residence. Kiya Sayeed, 23, faces charges including sexual assault, assault/choking, and two counts of secretly recording individuals for sexual purposes. Farid Mir, 24, is accused of sexual assault and recording individuals without consent. Both remain in custody. Investigators are seeking additional information and can be reached at 416-808-5200 or through Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com.
