Early Saturday morning Toronto police shot a man on a streetcar near Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto.
A news release from the SIU, an agency that deals with the incidents involving police and civilians that cause serious injuries, stated the streetcar was located on Dundas St. W. west of Bathhurst street.
The specifics surrounding the incident haven't been released but some sort of altercation between police and the man who was eventually shot, apparently occured. The man was taken to St. Michael's hospital with life-threatening injuries and no vital signs.
But he is being identified as Sammy Yatim, 18, by friends, according to a story in the Toronto Star. Many have taken to Twitter to express their feelings on the loss of a friend.
As the National Post is reporting, many are criticizing the police and the way they have handled the incident. And there is a vigil planned for Monday at the site of the shooting, as a Facebook page has been created.
According to the SIU he later died in hospital from his wounds. As reported by the Star, a TTC spokesman stated there was no one else on board during the time of the incident.
In an interview with the Toronto Star, Owen Melville said, "We heard these popping noises and we were like 'Whoah those were gunshots.'"
An eyewitness told CP24, ""I think it was only one of them shooting and I think he shot, maybe, 10 times."
Check out the YouTube video of the incident above. You can clearly hear numerous gunshots (approximately 9) and there are numerous bystanders watching. It also sounds like a taser is used at some point during the altercation.
Some YouTube/Twitter commenters believe that given the number of shots fired, police could possible have used excessive force to subdue the man. Others think the use of force was justified given how dangerous it was for the man to be allegedly brandishing a weapon on an active streetcar line.
Anyone who may have information regarding this case is asked to contact the lead investigator at 416-622-1965 or 1-800-787-8529 ext. 1965.
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