Police say two shootings that took place within 24 hours at the same bus stop in northwest Toronto have the hallmarks of gang-related violence, but investigators cannot dismiss the possibility they were carried out randomly.
Toronto Police Insp. Peter Wehby says police are working to determine why a man and a youth were shot while they waited for a bus at Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue about 21 hours apart between Friday night and Saturday afternoon.
The man was pronounced dead in hospital shortly after the Saturday afternoon attack, while a 16-year-old is in hospital in critical condition as a result of the Friday evening shooting.
Police have made no arrests and are still trying to determine how many suspects may be involved, but Wehby says investigators have located a black Acura RDX believed to be linked to both shootings.
He says police have stepped up patrols in the community in light of the ongoing safety risk and says the force is doing all it can to ensure residents stay safe.
He’s also asking for any information from members of the public that may help with the ongoing investigation.