Toronto Police Shooting 2025: Teen Killed in North York Traffic Stop
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed by Toronto police during a late-night traffic stop in North York, marking it a high-profile Toronto police shooting. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) confirmed the teen died Tuesday after what they described as an exchange of gunfire with officers. Bodycam footage, multiple arrests, and a recovered firearm are now central to the ongoing investigation.
What Happened?
Around 11 p.m. on April 20, Toronto police pulled over an Infiniti near Sheppard Avenue West and Bathurst Street for a traffic infraction — a missing front licence plate. During the stop, the situation escalated quickly.
According to the SIU, the teen allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot at officers. In response, two officers returned fire, hitting the boy. He was taken to hospital, where he died on Tuesday morning.
What the Video Shows
Surveillance and bodycam footage reviewed by CBC News offers a clearer timeline:
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- A female exits the rear seat.
- A male beside her appears to grab a gun from the floor and fires.
- Officers shout to “take cover” and fire back.
- The footage later shows police pulling a bloodied person from the car and attempting CPR.
The SIU confirmed a gun was recovered at the scene. Officials have also begun analyzing numerous bullet holes in the vehicle to determine the paths of the shots fired.
Who Was in the Car?
Six people were inside the vehicle during the stop. Five were arrested, including:
- A 20-year-old man from Toronto
- An 18-year-old woman from Toronto
- Three female youths from Brampton and Toronto
Toronto police have laid multiple charges, including:
- Possessing a loaded firearm without a licence
- Occupying a vehicle with a firearm
- Violating a release order (for one of the youths)
What’s Next?
The SIU says two officers are now subjects of their investigation, with additional police and civilian witnesses involved. A post-mortem is pending, and forensic experts are conducting an extensive review of the scene.
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Authorities are urging anyone with video evidence to contact the SIU to support the ongoing investigation.
What are your thoughts on how police and the public should handle high-risk traffic stops involving youth?
More…
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/teen-siu-toronto-police-shooting-1.7515438
- https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/16-year-old-shot-by-toronto-police-dies-body-cam-footage-appears-to-show-exchange/article_e8c19e30-00a7-4cc8-ad12-c67ae5d12905.html
- https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/local/article/teen-shot-in-exchange-of-gunfire-with-police-during-north-york-traffic-stop-dies-in-hospital-siu
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