Peel Regional Police say a person has been shot in an officer-involved taking pictures at Toronto Pearson Airport on Thursday morning.
The taking pictures occurred exterior Terminal 1 at round 7 a.m. Police stated the officer was not harm.
“This is an isolated incident and there are no known threats to public safety,” police stated.
Police stated the Particular Investigations Unit (SIU) has been contacted. The SIU confirmed to International Information they’re investigating a police-involved taking pictures on the airport.
The SIU acts because the province’s police watchdog and investigates numerous incidents akin to officer-involved shootings.
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Peel paramedics stated they “actively” responded to the Terminal 1 space for the taking pictures. They might not present additional particulars on who was handled or their situation.
A International Information employees member arriving on the airport stated they heard what seemed to be the sounds of gunshots and other people screaming.
Pearson Airport stated as a result of police investigation exterior of Terminal 1 departures, passengers and autos are being re-routed to enter by way of the Terminal 1 arrivals.
The OPP stated Freeway 409 into Terminal 1 departures on the airport is closed.
Extra to come back.
Picture from the scene at Toronto Pearson Airport Terminal 1.
Katrina Ramlochan / International Information
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