News Release
SIU Updates Investigation into Scarborough Shooting
Case Number: 07-TFI-194
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At approximately 1:22 a.m. that morning, TPS officers pursued a car believed to be connected to a shooting that took place at Winchester and Sumach Streets. The officers followed the car to Ellesmere Road and Morningside Avenue, which is where the car collided with guardrail. The officers were involved in a confrontation with the driver of the car and shots were fired by the police.
The driver has been identified as 21-year-old Corey Sonier. He was taken to hospital where he is being treated for a gunshot wound to his arm and a head injury that is believed to be a result of a gunshot wound. Mr. Sonier remains in critical condition.
SIU investigators are continuing to appeal for anyone who witnessed this incident to contact the Unit at 416-622-1988 or 1-800-787-8529 x1988.
The SIU is an arm’s length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. Under the Police Services Act, the Director of the SIU must
- consider whether an officer has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation
- depending on the evidence, lay a criminal charge against the officer if appropriate or close the file without any charges being laid
- report the results of any investigations to the Attorney General.
SIU Communications/Service des communications, UES
Telephone/No de téléphone: 416-622-2342 or/ou 1-800-787-8529 extension 2342