Police request assistance with attempt murder investigation, Shuter Street and Parliament Street

Toronto Police Service News Release

Police request assistance with attempt murder investigation, Shuter Street and Parliament Street

Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 10:08 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance with an investigation into a shooting that occurred on Monday, July 15, 2013, at 11:55 p.m.

It is reported that:

- a 28-year-old man and several other people were in a parking lot opposite 275 Shuter Street, in the Shuter Street and Parliament Street area

- a man approached the victim, pulled out a firearm and shot him several times then fled the area

The victim was taken to hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as black, thin build, 155 lbs., 5'8"–5'10", and was wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Detective Robert Davies, 51 Division