The morning of April 24, 2025, witnessed a police shooting incident at Toronto Pearson International Airport, leading to significant disruptions in operations.
Man Shot by Police at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Man Shot by Police at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Shooting incident prompts partial shutdown and travel delays at Canada’s busiest airport.
The police shot a man at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Thursday, causing a portion of the departures area in the airport's primary terminal to close down temporarily. Authorities have yet to disclose the man’s identity, age, or current condition following the incident. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene around 6:56 a.m., with four ambulances arriving promptly.
Peel Regional Police, who are responsible for airport security, have not confirmed whether the injured man was armed. However, they reassured the public that there was no ongoing threat, and the officer involved in the shooting is safe. In light of the situation, they have requested the involvement of the Special Investigations Unit, which oversees incidents of police use of force that lead to injury or death.
Travelers have been advised to expect delays in Terminal 1 and are being rerouted to access the airport through the arrivals area. This incident adds to a concerning history for the airport, which had previously experienced a serious incident in February involving a Delta Air Lines aircraft that flipped upon landing, leading to injuries among the passengers and crew, but no fatalities.
As developments unfold, the local news community continues to monitor the situation closely, ensuring that vital information reaches the public.
Peel Regional Police, who are responsible for airport security, have not confirmed whether the injured man was armed. However, they reassured the public that there was no ongoing threat, and the officer involved in the shooting is safe. In light of the situation, they have requested the involvement of the Special Investigations Unit, which oversees incidents of police use of force that lead to injury or death.
Travelers have been advised to expect delays in Terminal 1 and are being rerouted to access the airport through the arrivals area. This incident adds to a concerning history for the airport, which had previously experienced a serious incident in February involving a Delta Air Lines aircraft that flipped upon landing, leading to injuries among the passengers and crew, but no fatalities.
As developments unfold, the local news community continues to monitor the situation closely, ensuring that vital information reaches the public.