By Canadian Press

Man shot by police at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, police say no known threat to public

Apr 24, 2025 | 6:55 AM

TORONTO — Officials say police shot a man at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport this morning.

Peel Regional Police say a man was shot in a “police-involved shooting” at Terminal 1 and the officer was not injured.

The Special Investigations Unit, a watchdog that investigates when injuries and deaths involve police, also confirmed that a person had been shot by police.

Police say it was an isolated incident and there is no known threat to public safety.

Peel paramedics say they received a request to attend the airport at 6:56 a.m. and no one was transported to hospital, but they would not confirm whether anyone had died.

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The airport says due to the investigation outside its departures level, it is rerouting passengers to enter and exit Terminal 1 through the arrivals area.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 24, 2025.

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