Toronto police say a 16-year-old boy who was shot inside a Tim Hortons in Scarborough late Thursday afternoon has died in hospital.
Officers were called to the Lawrence Avenue East and Bellamy Road North area for reports of a shooting at around 4:09 p.m. and found the victim in the area with serious injuries.
He was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but police later said he passed away.
So far there’s no suspect description of the suspect(s).
“No other injuries were sustained by staff members or customers present,” Toronto police Insp. Errol Watso told reporters at the scene later Thursday.
“We do not have suspect information at this time. We are still in the midst of speaking with witnesses.”
SHOOTING:(UPDATE)
Lawrence Ave E & Bellamy Rd N
4:09 pm
– the victim has succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at hospital
– Homicide has now taken over the investigation#GO265015
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) February 5, 2026