Person found with gunshot wound inside vehicle that fled from officers, later crashed in Scarborough: police

Police say one person was found with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle that fled from officers and later crashed in Scarborough this morning.

According to investigators, police attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Bellamy Road and Lawrence Avenue at around 4:43 a.m. when the suspects fled.

Police did not engage in a pursuit of the car but continued to follow the vehicle.

At around 7:45 a.m., that same vehicle was involved in a collision near Midland and McNicoll avenues.

Police said one person was found with a gunshot wound inside the vehicle and three suspects were taken into custody. A firearm was also recovered, police said. According to paramedics, four victims were taken to hospital, including one with serious injuries and 3 others with minor injuries. 

Police sources tell CP24 that the investigation initially began as a possible abduction call.

It is unclear what charges the suspects who were arrested will be facing.

With files from CP24’s Beatrice Vaisman