Few details have been released, but the Toronto Police Service says there’s a large police presence at King Street West and Dufferin Street for an ongoing investigation.
Police say King St West has been closed in both directions between Joe Shuster Way and Atlantic Avenue. Joe Shuster Way has also been closed in both directions between Dufferin Street and King Street West.
Toronto police say they will release updates as they become available.
Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and find alternate routes.
POLICE INVESTIGATION:
King St W & Dufferin St area
2:58 pm
-officers on scene of an ongoing investigation
-large police presence in the area
-updates to follow
ROAD CLOSURES:
-King St W is closed in both directions between Joe Shuster Way and Atlantic Ave
-Joe Shuster Way is closed in both directions between Dufferin St and King St W
-use alternate routes
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 23, 2026
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