The Toronto Special Investigations United says that the man who was killed by police after bringing a firearm near a Toronto school on Thursday was carrying a pellet gun.
Police say that they responded to reports of someone carrying a rifle in the Port Union neighborhood around 1 pm. The suspect was described as a man in either their late teens or early 20s, wearing a long jacket and a baseball hat, according to Global News.
PERSON WITH A GUN:
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) May 26, 2022
Maberley Cres + Oxhorn Rd
12:57
- Reports of a man walking on the street carrying a rifle
- Nearby school in lockdown
- Desc as male, late teens early 20s, white ball hat, 3/4 length coat
- Officers on scene#GO989882
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It was later discovered that the man was 27 years old, and he was shot dead at the scene.
The SIU said that a firearm is defined as "a barreled weapon from which any shot, bullet or other projectile can be discharged and that is capable of causing serious bodily injury or death to a person."
The event took place near William G. Davis Junior Public School in Scarborough.
Four Toronto schools paced on lockdown when man with rifle spotted walking nearby. Police shoot and kill suspect. pic.twitter.com/ucXT47UbVQ
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) May 26, 2022
"Due to the proximity to a school, I certainly understand the trauma and how traumatic this must have been for staff, students and parents, given the recent events that have happened in the United States," Toronto Police Chief James Ramer told reporters Thursday afternoon.
Thank you to police and emergency services for your quick action today in Scarborough. We’re extremely grateful for everything you do to keep our communities safe.
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) May 26, 2022
The shooting came just after a lone gunman entered a school in Texas, where he killed 19 children and two teachers.
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