No Shooting Reported at Yorkdale Mall as Police Respond to Altercation

Amid reports of a shooting and subsequent lockdown, police officers swiftly responded to an altercation at the popular Yorkdale Mall in Toronto. Authorities from Toronto Police Operations were called to the scene on Yorkdale Road and Dufferin Street after receiving multiple reports of people fighting within the premises. The incident occurred at approximately 5:33 PM local time.

No injuries have been reported thus far, dampening initial concerns over a potential shooting. Witnesses who were present at the mall during the incident took to social media, sharing videos capturing the chaotic atmosphere and recounting moments of panic as shoppers were allegedly advised to find shelter due to the presence of an individual armed with a firearm.

Toronto Police swiftly addressed the situation on their official Twitter account, stating, “Police Investigation Yorkdale Rd & Dufferin St 5:53pm -reports of people fighting -officers o/s for crowd control -no reports of injuries -ongoing investigating.” The authorities have not yet disclosed the exact cause of the reported lockdown.

The incident sparked concern among individuals, with many discussing the situation on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. One user expressed worry about their son’s girlfriend, who was reportedly taking shelter in a store within the mall, stating, “Ok people what the hell is happening at Yorkdale Mall?? My son’s girlfriend is there and said she’s hiding in a store because someone had a gun???” Another tweet featured a video capturing the tense atmosphere, with the user simply stating, “People freaking out at Yorkdale mall.”

As of now, no further details have been released by the Toronto Police, including the identity of the individuals involved. However, it is worth noting that the incident caused disruptions in transportation services. Go Transit, a regional bus service, tweeted about delays on certain routes due to the police investigation at Yorkdale Mall. “Route 92: Buses are delayed up to 30 minutes due to an earlier police investigation at Yorkdale Mall. We will provide you with an update when regular service resumes. Real-time GO bus info: Text 88846 or call 1-888-GET-ON-GO (438-6646),” the tweet read. The service later confirmed that the investigation had concluded, and buses would resume their regular schedules.