Toronto police are continuing to investigate the discharge of a firearm at the front door of a tenth floor unit at 360 Assiniboine Rd. on Saturday, Feb. 18, resulting in gunshot penetrations through the door. There were no injuries in the incident, which occurred at 6:40 am. Gunshot sent bullet fragments into the apartment, coming to rest on a steel closet door.
In a separate incident, York Security Services subsequently responded with the Toronto Police Service to a noise report early Sunday morning on the same floor of 360 Assiniboine.
The Toronto Police Service has been canvassing the apartment building and interviewing residents for any witness statements or knowledge of the Feb. 18 incident. York is supporting the investigation by providing access, CCTV coverage and other information. Police have not named any suspects.
York has arranged for the presence of four Toronto police officers commencing Sunday, Feb. 19, as well as four additional York Security officials. They will be patrolling in the vicinity of the Assiniboine apartments until further notice.
If you have any information about this incident, you are asked to contact the Toronto Police Service directly at 416-808-2222. York Security responds to all community calls at 416-736-5333.
York community members are reminded to always exercise personal safety by:
- being aware of your surroundings and the people around you.
- reporting any suspicious persons or behaviour to York Security Services.
For more information or further updates, please refer to the York Security website.