Toronto police confirmed that a weapon was discharged in the area of Yorkdale Mall Thursday afternoon. The shopping centre was evacuated after emergency crews arrived around 3 p.m. ET. The mall is under lockdown, with people being helped out of the shopping centre. No one is being allowed in at this time.
No injuries have been reported at this time. Police are looking for two suspects believed to be in their 20s.
Multiple suspects #1-M/B/20's/black jacket(hoodie)/blue jeans #2-M/Mixed/20's/Skinny/5'9/black handgun. No injuries reported. Witnesses call 416-808-3200 @TPS32Div ^ma https://t.co/63qxJARsGl
— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) August 30, 2018
Witnesses are being asked to contact Toronto police.
The TTC confirmed that trains were not stopping at Yorkdale while authorities investigate, so be sure to check for the latest service announcements before beginning your commute home today.
