A man was shot by police at Toronto Pearson International Airport, prompting a significant disruption in operations at the airport's largest terminal.
Man Shot by Police at Toronto Airport Sparks Travel Delays
Man Shot by Police at Toronto Airport Sparks Travel Delays
Shooting incident at Toronto Pearson International Airport leads to partial terminal shutdown and ongoing investigation.
The incident occurred early Thursday morning, causing authorities to initiate a partial shutdown in the departures area of Terminal 1. The exact age and medical status of the injured man remain unknown, but paramedics quickly dispatched four ambulances, arriving on the scene at approximately 6:56 a.m.
Peel Regional Police, responsible for securing the airport, have not disclosed whether the man was armed during the incident. They confirmed that the officer involved in the shooting was unhurt and reiterated that there is no ongoing threat to public safety. As part of standard protocol following such events, the Special Investigations Unit of Ontario has been called to conduct an independent review of the situation.
Travelers have been cautioned to expect delays as the airport authority has advised passengers to use the arrivals area for entering and exiting the terminal during this time.
This shooting comes on the heels of a previous safety incident in February, where a Delta Air Lines flight experienced a serious mishap upon landing, though fortunately, all 80 people on board managed to evacuate without severe injuries.
As investigations into the shooting proceed, travelers and the public remain on alert at one of Canada's most heavily trafficked air travel hubs.
Peel Regional Police, responsible for securing the airport, have not disclosed whether the man was armed during the incident. They confirmed that the officer involved in the shooting was unhurt and reiterated that there is no ongoing threat to public safety. As part of standard protocol following such events, the Special Investigations Unit of Ontario has been called to conduct an independent review of the situation.
Travelers have been cautioned to expect delays as the airport authority has advised passengers to use the arrivals area for entering and exiting the terminal during this time.
This shooting comes on the heels of a previous safety incident in February, where a Delta Air Lines flight experienced a serious mishap upon landing, though fortunately, all 80 people on board managed to evacuate without severe injuries.
As investigations into the shooting proceed, travelers and the public remain on alert at one of Canada's most heavily trafficked air travel hubs.
