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Four Pedestrians Injured in Hit-and-Run on Toronto Metropolitan University Campus
Toronto, ON – A hit-and-run collision on the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) left four pedestrians injured Tuesday afternoon, prompting an active investigation by the Toronto Police Service.
The incident occurred shortly before 2:00 p.m. in the area of Nelson Mandela Walk near Yonge Street and Gerrard Street East, a busy pedestrian thoroughfare on the university campus.
Toronto Police from 51 Division responded to reports of a vehicle striking multiple individuals.
Upon arrival, officers located four injured pedestrians.
Toronto Paramedic Services confirmed that two of the victims were transported to hospital.
One individual sustained serious injuries, while the extent of the second victim’s injuries remains undetermined. The remaining two victims were assessed at the scene and did not require hospitalization.
Authorities said the suspect vehicle—a dark green sedan with a cracked windshield and unknown licence plate—fled the scene.
It was last seen traveling eastbound on Gould Street toward Church Street.
The collision site has been secured, and investigators are actively reviewing surveillance footage and collecting witness statements as part of their ongoing investigation.
The vehicle involved did not remain at the scene, and police are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in identifying the driver.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Toronto Police Service at 416-808-5500 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Crime
Video Shows Gunman Nael Jalani Shooting Inside Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Two students were reportedly injured in an alleged shooting at a private university high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, prompting a major police response and an investigation into how a firearm entered the school premises.
According to initial reports, a student allegedly opened fire inside the university’s high school campus. The incident caused panic among students and staff as authorities responded to the scene.
Local reports also indicated that the suspect livestreamed the shooting on social media, including through Facebook. Some local media outlets have identified the alleged gunman as Nael Jalani, although police have not yet independently confirmed the suspect’s identity.
Police officials said two students were victims of the shooting, but their current medical conditions were still being determined as authorities continued their investigation.
Police Regional Office 9 spokesperson Police Major Shellamie Chang said investigators were working to establish the identity of the suspect and determine how the firearm was brought onto the university campus.
Authorities have not yet released comprehensive details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including the suspect’s motive or whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Reports indicate that the alleged shooter broadcast portions of the incident through a social media livestream.
The livestream reportedly showed the shooting unfolding inside the university high school campus. Authorities are expected to examine the social media material as part of the investigation and to establish a detailed timeline of the incident.
Some reports have also circulated claims that multiple people may have been killed, but those reports had not been fully confirmed by authorities at the time of the initial information.
The Police Regional Office 9 is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearm was brought into the private university.
Investigators are expected to interview witnesses and examine available surveillance footage and social media evidence as they work to determine what happened.
Authorities have not yet released a confirmed motive for the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are expected to provide additional information regarding the victims’ conditions, the suspect’s identity and any potential charges as more facts become available.