A school has been shut down and a Toronto road closed off after a shooting that police believe injured three people on Monday afternoon.
Toronto police said gunshots were heard around Don Mills Road and Mallard Road just before 3:30 p.m.
Initial reports suggested that three people had been injured. Paramedics told Global News that they had not transported anyone from the scene.
Mallard Road — which is a dead-end route leading from Don Mills Road — was taped off by emergency services, blocking access to the end of the road, where a school, daycare and other buildings are located.
Northmount School, which sits at the end of Mallard Road, was placed into lockdown.
Police said members of its emergency task force and K9 units were clearing a building in the area, with daycare staff and children exiting. Many of those exiting the building appeared emotional as some children were picked up by their caregivers.
TTC buses are also being sent to the scene to shelter those waiting to be picked up.
Investigators warned there would be a large police presence in the area, with road closures and delays to be expected.
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