2 dead 2 injured after shooting in downtown Toronto police

Two people have died and two people have been injured after a shooting in downtown Toronto, police say.

Emergency crews were called to Spadina Avenue near Oxford Street, south of College Street, before 6 a.m. on Sunday.

According to an update posted on the Toronto Police Serviceâ€™s Twitter account, there were multiple reports two people were shot. After officers arrived, it was reported four people in total were found with gunshot wounds.

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The post said two people died at the scene and two others were taken to a hospital with undisclosed injuries.

An update was expected to be given by officers sometime on Sunday. However, anyone with information about the incident was asked to call 416-808-2222.

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Meanwhile, the TTC reported 510 Spadina vehicles were being detoured along College Street, Bathurst Street and Dundas Street West due to the police investigation.

More to come.

SHOOTING: (UPDATE)
Spadina Ave & Oxford St
â€" police o/s
â€" Duty Inspector & Media Officer attending the scene, will be providing updates upon arrival
â€" any info on the shooting please call 416-808-2222
â€" @CanStopCrime 222-TIPS (8477)#GO1494943
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â€" Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 8, 2021

#BREAKING â€" I have arrived on scene. Currently getting updates from the Duty Inspector and investigators o/s. This is a very active scene that has been secured & locked down by police. I will provide an update to media shortly. @TPSOperations pic.twitter.com/yTxeLoLfFQ

â€" Alex Li (@CopWhoLovesCars) August 8, 2021

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510 Spadina: Detour via Dundas St W, Bathurst St and College St due to police activity.

â€" TTC Service Alerts (@TTCnotices) August 8, 2021