A man in his 20s is dead after a shooting in the Yorkdale Shopping Centre parking lot early Thursday morning.
Police said they responded to the popular shopping mall, located near Highway 401 and Dufferin Street, shortly before 6:15 a.m. for reports of gunfire.
One victim was found at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds and police have confirmed that the male was subsequently pronounced dead.
Speaking to reporters at the scene, Det. Sajeev Nair from the homicide and missing persons unit said the victim would not be identified until his next of kin has been notified.
“At this point in time, the investigation is in its early stages. What I can tell you is that it is not a random shooting,” he said.
Toronto police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place at Yorkdale Shopping Centre on July 17, 2025.
It’s unclear how many suspects police are looking for and Nair didn’t disclose what may have motivated the shooting.
In a statement from Yorkdale Shopping Centre, a spokesperson said the mall was closed at the time the shots were fired.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of the individual who lost their life today. Violence, especially gun violence, has no place in our city.”
Yorkdale will remain open on Thursday, but the entrance doors on the northeast side will be temporarily closed as part of the police investigation. A portion of Yorkdale’s northeast parking lot also remains closed.
Nair said the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues.
“We understand that an incident like this, particularly in a public location like a mall, can be deeply unsettling. I want to assure the public that we’re dedicating all necessary resources to this case,” he said.
Nair asked anyone who may have been in the area of the mall at the time of the shooting to contact police.
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