A Toronto police officer is seriously injured after being shot early Thursday while responding to a robbery involving a stolen e-bike. Police say officers are dispatched to Bloor Street East and Sherbourne Street around 3:21 a.m. for a robbery call tied to an e-bike.
According to Toronto police, when officers locate the suspect, a shot is fired and one officer is struck. Global News reports the suspect reportedly shoots at an officer during the encounter, while City News Toronto adds that the officer suffers serious injuries. Both outlets attribute the incident to the police response to the e-bike robbery and describe the shooting as occurring after officers find the suspect in the downtown area.
Police have not been detailed in the provided accounts on suspect charges, motive, or whether anyone else is injured. The investigation is ongoing.
